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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on board Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 23 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chicago River Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rubin, Hilda Pierce, Hilda Description An account of the resource Painting of the Chicago River with a bridge in the foreground and buildings in the background. Undated. Hilda Rubin Pierce was born in Vienna, Austria in 1923, but left for England in 1938, when Hitler took over Austria. She later moved to Chicago and was described, in a 1958 Chicago Tribune article as a “young Chicago artist of great promise.” She exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and taught art. She later wrote a memoir entitled, Hilda: a True Story of Terror, Tears, and Triumph. <a href="https://youtu.be/-PZL7cC3wCw">Pierce's oral history </a>has been recorded by the University of Santa Cruz Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive online. The Library owns another painting by Rubin, “Walled City.” Read <a href="https://skokielibrary.info/blog/430/library-art-chicago-river/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more about the artist</a> on the Library's blog. Located in the Community Engagement hallway on the First Floor. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1973. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Acrylic on canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Jeweled Winter Forest Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aubin, Barbara, 1928-2014 Description An account of the resource Abstract acrylic painting with white swirls and shapes of orange, blue, and yellow. Signed bottom right. Undated Barbara Aubin (1928-2014) was born in Chicago and studied Art Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Until her retirement in 1991, Aubin was a professor at Chicago State University. She received fellowships that enabled her to travel abroad, including a Fulbright Fellowship award in 1958. She has received many awards and her work has been exhibited internationally. In 2002, the Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art held a retrospective of Aubin’s work. This painting is near the First Floor elevators. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1973. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Jeweled-Winter-Forest-Aubin.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. 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Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on board Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 17 x 23 1/2 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farm Laundry Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, Irene, 1921-2004 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 Description An account of the resource Painting of gray houses with colorful shirts and linens on a clothesline alongside a dirt path. Signed bottom right. Irene Fisher (1921-2004) studied art at Northwestern University, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the North Shore Art League. She worked with oil paint, pastel chalks, and paper collage from her home studio in Glencoe, Illinois, and her art has been exhibited in and around the Chicago and North Shore area. This painting is on the east wall near the southeast corner of the Second Floor. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Farm-Laundry-by-Fisher.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. 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Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Ink and watercolor on rice paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 21 1/2 x 30 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Silence (Winter Scenery) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hwang, Lydia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 Description An account of the resource Landscape painting of brown and beige mountains with snowy drifts and watery blue sky. Artist's chop marks top right and bottom left. On original plaque: <blockquote>Lydia Hwang SILENCE (WINTER SCENERY) Gift of Friends of Mary Radmacher</blockquote> Lydia Hwang (Pei-Quincita) studied the fundamentals of traditional Chinese brush painting for ten years under Professor Chen, Hong-Zen, a well-known artist of Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, sculpture, and woodblock painting. In 1975, Hwang immigrated to the United States where she continued her art career. She studied with professors Monica Liu, and Mr. Chi-An Yang. Hwang worked at Skokie Public Library for over twenty years. This painting is not currently on display. Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. Located on first floor on the west wall of the Radmacher Meeting Room. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Silence-by-Lydia-Hwang.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18 x 24 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Abstract Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lau, Kwok Wai, 1930-2021 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Description An account of the resource Abstract oil painting with cubes, squares, and geometric shapes at the center of the image in colors of red, blue, black, and ochre. Different shades of yellow as background. Signed bottom right, "Lau." Originally from Hong Kong, Kwok Wai Lau (1930-2021) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the International Art School in Hong Kong. Through the 1960s, he taught at the Art Institute, the Hyde Park Art Center, and the North Shore Art League, later moving to and teaching in southern California. This painting is on display across from the elevators on the Second Floor. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Abstract-by-Kwok-Wai-Lau.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Acrylic on board Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 11 x 11 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yellow Dome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mintz, Harry S., 1907-2002 Description An account of the resource Abstract painting in green, magenta, gray, and ochre. Signed bottom right, "H. Mintz". Harry Mintz (1907-2002) was born in Poland and trained at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He moved to Chicago in 1934 and taught at the Art Institute of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. His work has been exhibited internationally. Located on the east wall near the northeast corner of the Second Floor. 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Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 30 x 36 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Still Life, Fiasco, Bottles Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mitruk, Stanley, 1922-2006 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963 Description An account of the resource Oil painting in blues and yellows of a still life with bottles and fruit. Signed on the top left. Stanley Mitruk (1922-2006) was born in Chicago and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Jane Addams Hull House with Julio De Diego. Mitruk’s painting career stretched from 1939 to 1964 during which time his work was in regular exhibits at the Art Institute, as well as in national exhibitions. Mitruk was also known for his set and costume design work for The Chicago Ballet Repertory Company and The Chicago Opera Company from 1941-1942. He changed course in 1964, devoting himself to the restoration of historic landmarks for the State of Illinois. Located on the east wall near the southeast corner Second Floor (by the start of the World Languages Collection). Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1973. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Still-Life-by-Mitruk.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. 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Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Acrylic on board Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 26 x 49 1/2 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carousel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neiman, LeRoy, 1921-2012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 Description An account of the resource Painted in 1959, this early work of world-renowned artist LeRoy Neiman depicts horses in different positions on a carousel painted with broad brush strokes in many colors. It was donated to the Library in 1978 by a couple who visited and appreciated the Library’s “attractive display of paintings.” LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago where he later taught for ten years. He moved to New York City and had his first one-man show in 1963. He is known primarily for his colorful paintings of athletes, sporting events, and celebrities. His works are in museums and private collections all over the world. Located outside the Quiet Room on the Second Floor (across from the Money & Business shelves). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 47 x 59 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry Harms Historic Home in Skokie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paprocki, Eugene J., 1971- Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Description An account of the resource Oil painting depicts the house owned by Henry Harms, the founder of Skokie in 1854. The 1869 farmhouse, built of hand-made brick, is shown with a porch and tall trees covered with colorful autumn leaves. This painting was commissioned by the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees in 2002 to commemorate the third and final home of Henry Harms (1832-1913) who is considered to be Skokie's founder. The house was located at 5319 Oakton Street, just a block west of the Library, and was demolished after local fund-raising efforts to preserve the house, which was suffering from structural problems. The property was purchased by the Skokie Park District Board in 1999. Eugene J. Paprocki is a Chicago artist and his paintings are exhibited internationally. Located on the east wall in southeast corner of the Second Floor. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Commissioned by The Board of Trustees, 2002. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skokie Public Library Permanent Art Collection Description An account of the resource Skokie Public Library’s permanent art collection began in the late 1960s and has grown steadily since then from a small collection of paintings by emerging Chicago artists to an eclectic mix of large-scale sculptures, paintings, prints, and tapestries from local, national, and international artists. Through a combination of gifts from generous private donors and assisting funds from the Illinois Arts Council, each work of art in the library enlivens the walls and courtyards of this award-winning building, providing visitors with visual inspiration. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Acrylic and oil on reversed Masonite Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 13 x 20 in. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iron Mountain, Michigan No. 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Schwartz, Carl E., 1935-2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 Description An account of the resource 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 figure drawing and painting in Chicago at the North Shore Art League for nearly thirty years. His work is in numerous private, corporate, and museum collections. The Library owns three other works by Schwartz, “<a title="Sculptress Kay Hoffman" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/38">Sculptress Kay Hoffman</a>,” “<a title="The Village: Carl Sandburg" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/37">The Village: Carl Sandburg</a>,” and “<a title="Chess Game" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/40">Chess Game</a>.” Located on the east wall near the southeast corner of the Second Floor. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Iron-Mountain-by-Schwartz.jpg Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978. art collection paintings second floor