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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
Swans
Sculpture of a continuous curved piece of polished and burnished stainless steel with a double loop effect reminiscent of swimming swans. The piece was commissioned specifically for placement in the Water Court on the Library’s First Floor. Weighing…
Tags: art collection, first floor, on display, sculpture
Kaddish II
Cast aluminum sculpture. Silver-colored and long, with a central pyramid and two irregular horizontal branches. Undated.Roger Colombik graduated from Niles North High School in 1979 and studied art at Southern Illinois University and was a student of…
Tags: art collection, not on display, sculpture
Primitive woman
Cast steel and bronze sculpture of a woman with a shield and spear. On plaque:
Presented ToThe Skokie LibraryBy Skokie Art GuildPrimitive WomanSculptor--E. Corley1967
The sculpture was given to the Skokie Public Library as a gift from the Skokie Art…
Tags: art collection, sculpture, third floor
Continued Dialogue
Circular form wall sculpture in silver and gold-colored metals. At the right edge is the profile of an abstracted head with an open mouth. Five gold-tone beads appear to come from the mouth.On original plaque:
Ted GallContinued DialogPlate aluminum…
Tags: art collection, not on display, sculpture
View from McCormick
Abstract wall sculpture made from welded bronze, copper, and steel gasket forms.On original plaque:
Ted GallView from McCormickGift ofFederal-Mogul Corporation2010
The sculpture was created during the 1970s and was located in the Fel-Pro building on…
Tags: art collection, first floor, on display, sculpture
The Sunshine Machine
Wall-mounted sculpture, constructed from mixed media including papier maché, of a box that appears to have a tube running through it from top to bottom. In the center of the box facing outward is a circular opening with a smiling face. Overall light…
Tags: art collection, mixed media, not on display, sculpture
Untitled Corten
Two symmetrical steel forms joined together in the top center. Constructed of Corten steel, an oxidized steel that develops a rust-looking patina that prevents weather damage. About this piece, the artist remarked, “Its symmetry is a recurring theme…
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Arched, abstract, three-legged sculpture with curved, angled, pointed top. Bronze with green patina on a custom marble base. On original plaque:Brian MonaghanSearchBronzePurchased in honor ofMary RadmacherChief Librarian 1956 – 1985byThe Kihara…
Tags: art collection, first floor, on display, sculpture
Horse Racing Suite
Cast in bronze, this three-piece suite of sculptures includes: “Pulling Up,” a jockey on a horse in mid-stride; “Male Jockey,” a male jockey standing with hand on right hip; and “Female Jockey,” a standing female jockey. This suite is part 91 of an…
Tags: art collection, not on display, sculpture