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- Collection: Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection
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Untitled [Dancing Figure]
Black and white image made in the style of a stone rubbing. Depicts a dancing figure, probably an apsara—a dancing cloud and water spirit in Buddhist and Hindu mythology—from Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Undated.Located on the east wall in the northeast…
Tags: art collection, mixed media, on display, second floor
Wall Hanging
Wool wall hanging is composed of bright pinks and reds with pale orange, olive green, and yellow. Overall amorphous shapes with one large circle in the top center. Long fringe at the bottom. Hung from a carved walnut wood dowel. Donated to the…
Tags: art collection, fiber art, first floor, on display
Zen Bench
The Zen Bench is constructed of granite and redwood in the style of traditional Japanese carpentry and the joints are clearly visible in a celebration of structure. The redwood base is notched and fitted, and the top is solid granite — two-thirds…
Tags: art collection, mixed media, not on display, sculpture
Petrified Journey One Thru Ten
Abstract acrylic painting in gray and white in the upper portion in a wave effect. Red, orange, and blue wavy pattern in the lower left. Signed on the bottom right, “Tuna 1 May 1977.” Gift in memory of James O. Burke, Andy Frain, and John R. Sobeck.…
Tags: art collection, first floor, on display, paintings
Energy
Abstract color wash with gray, yellow, purple, orange, and black. The square painting hung at a 90-degree angle. Noted on verso: "Zero One Two" and "1/1976".On original plaque:
TunaENERGYacrylic on canvasGift of the Familyin memory of Dr. Romuald…
Tags: art collection, paintings, third floor
Please Let Me Live
Triptych painting dedicated to Jewish children killed in the Holocaust. Left panel depicts foreground of green grass with a dove surrounded by barbed wire with a smoky fire in background against a blue sky. Center panel depicts a child wearing green…
Tags: art collection, paintings, third floor
The Chess Game
Abstract painting depicting two figures playing chess in turquoise, blue, and ochre.On original plaque:
Carl E. SchwartzTHE CHESS GAMEIn Memory of Harry and Betty Krawitz
Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz (1935-2015) studied at the Art…
Tags: art collection, not on display, paintings
Iron Mountain, Michigan No. 3
Abstract acrylic painting in red, turquoise, blue, orange, black, and brown with rectangular shapes in the center.Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz (1935-2014) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. He taught…
Tags: art collection, paintings, second floor
Sculptress Kay Hoffman
Oil painting with overall blue, purple, and yellow geometric shapes in the constructivist style. Signed bottom right. On original plaque:
Carl SchwartzSCULPTRESS-KAY HOFFMANGift of Edward and Cecile Fellin
Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz…
Tags: art collection, paintings, third floor
The Village: Carl Sandburg
Abstract painting depicting tall buildings, houses, and trees in pink, blue and green. Undated.On original plaque:
Carl SchwartzTHE VILLAGE: CARL SANDBURGGift of Edward and Cecile Fellin
“Sandburg Village” is a neighborhood of apartment buildings on…
Tags: art collection, paintings, third floor