On exhibit through April 15, 2014, Lilli Carré's first solo show at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents an entirely new body of work in animation, sculpture, and drawing, highlighting new directions in her creative process. Sculptures are displayed in pairs to show the objects in two separate states of being, while their dimensional forms are abstracted, flattened, and reflected in accompanying drawings. A new work, made specifically for this installation, consists of two videos projected on opposite walls. The dual projection reveals slowly shifting temporal relationships between images, which alternate between abstraction and figuration, and positions the viewer in the empty space between the two animations. The artist encourages viewers to interpret this space and play an active role in filling the gap between objects and their resonant images.  

Find out more about Lilli Carré's exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago!

Submission Guidelines:

• Fill in the balloon with your own Valentine message! The Valentine may be for anyone you love: the love of your life, your parent or child, a favorite teacher, friend or co-worker; you name it (or him or her!,) but it can't be longer than 20 words. Your name and message will be featured on the card and EVERY entry will be entered into our give away and displayed on our facebook page, in the HEARTS ALBUM. The Valentine with the most "likes" will win the Grand Prize! 
• Send the text for your TOON Valentine in the submission form below or to mail  @toon-books.com with the subject "Hearts VDay." In case you win a giveaway item, be sure to include your name and  U.S. shipping address and, if you want the prize sent to someone, your designated recipient name, email and U.S. mailing address (sorry no international shipping).
• All submissions are due by 5:00 EST on February 13, 2014.

Prizes and Selection Process:

• Our 5 office favorites will receive a FREE copy of Thereza Rowe's "brilliantly illustrated" new book, Hearts!  
• Grand Prize Facebook Winner - All entries will be posted to our Facebook Valentines Album.  The Valentine with the most "likes" will win the Hardcover Collection of TOON American Library Association ALSC Selections, a $103.60 retail value!
• All winners will be announced on February 14, 2014!