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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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
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48 x 48 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Energy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sobeck, John R., 1947-2001
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1976
Description
An account of the resource
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".<br /><br />On original plaque:
<blockquote>Tuna<br />ENERGY<br />acrylic on canvas<br />Gift of the Family<br />in memory of Dr. Romuald Walczyk</blockquote>
The artist, John R. Sobeck, Jr. (1947-2001) painted under the name, “TUNA.” The Library owns another painting by Sobeck, “Petrified Journey One Thru Ten,” which is in the Petty Auditorium on the First Floor.<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently off display.</strong>
Format
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jpeg
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Identifier
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Energy-by-John-Sobeck.jpg
Provenance
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Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of the family of Dr. Romuald Walcyzk, 1981.
art collection
paintings
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
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Acrylic on canvas
Physical Dimensions
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72 x 26 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Please Let Me Live
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Slapsys, Arturas, 1962-
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2011
Description
An account of the resource
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 in the foreground surrounded by barbed wire and crumbling gray buildings in background. Left panel depicts remains of a gray building in the foreground with grass and flowers.<br /><br />Arturas Slapsys was born in Lithuania in 1962 and studied at Kaunas University of Technology. Since his move to the United States in 1996 his popularity has grown. The Lithuanian Postal Service has issued three postage stamps using his designs.<br /><br /><b>This item is currently not on display.</b>
Format
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jpeg
Rights
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Identifier
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Please-Let-Me-Live-Slapsys.jpg
Provenance
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Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of the artist, Arturas Slapsys, 2011.
art collection
paintings
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
32 1/2 x 22 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Sculptress Kay Hoffman
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
1954
Description
An account of the resource
Oil painting with overall blue, purple, and yellow geometric shapes in the constructivist style. Signed bottom right. <br /><br />On original plaque:
<blockquote>Carl Schwartz<br />SCULPTRESS-KAY HOFFMAN<br />Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin</blockquote>
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 at the North Shore Art League for nearly thirty years. He and Kay Hofmann [sic], a sculptor in Chicago, were married for a time. His work is in numerous private, corporate, and museum collections. The Library owns three other works by Schwartz, “<a title="Iron Mountain" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/39">Iron Mountain, Michigan No.3</a>,” “<a title="The Village" 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>.”<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently not on display.<br /></strong>
Format
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jpeg
Rights
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Identifier
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Sculptress-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
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
38 x 49 1/2 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Village: Carl Sandburg
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schwartz, Carl E., 1934-2014
Description
An account of the resource
Abstract painting depicting tall buildings, houses, and trees in pink, blue and green. Undated.<br /><br />On original plaque:
<blockquote>Carl Schwartz<br />THE VILLAGE: CARL SANDBURG<br />Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin</blockquote>
“Sandburg Village” is a <a href="http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1114.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">neighborhood of apartment buildings on the north side of Chicago</a> built during the 1960s as part of an urban renewal project.<br /><br />Originally from Detroit, Carl E. Schwartz (1934-2014) studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago. He taught figure drawing and painting 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="Iron Mountain" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/39">Iron Mountain, Michigan No.3</a>,” “<a title="Sculptress Kay Hoffman" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/38">Sculptress Kay Hoffman</a>,” and “<a title="Chess Game" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/40">Chess Game</a>.”<br /><b><br /><strong>This item is currently not on display.</strong><br /></b>
Format
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jpeg
Rights
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Identifier
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The-Village-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, 1973.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
circa 1970
art collection
paintings
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
36 x 40 in.
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Title
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The Garden
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schlenker, Barbara, 1915-1991
Description
An account of the resource
Oil painting of a colorful flower garden with brown fence rail at the bottom left and brick path visible in the upper right. Undated.<br /><br />On original plaque:
<blockquote>Barbara Schlenker<br />THE GARDEN<br />Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fellin</blockquote>
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Barbara Schlenker’s (1915-1991) work was exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Design Center. She was also president of the North Shore Art League before moving to Michigan in the late 1970s.<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently not on display.</strong>
Format
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jpeg
Rights
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Identifier
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Garden-by-Barbara-Schlenker.jpg
Provenance
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Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1973.
art collection
paintings
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
26 x 38 1/2 in.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Walled City
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rubin, Hilda
Pierce, Hilda
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 depicts houses and a church with domes and boats in the water in the foreground. <br /><br />Hilda Rubin Pierce was born in Vienna, Austria in 1923, but left for England in 1938, when Hitler took over Vienna. She later moved to Chicago and was described, in a 1958 <em>Chicago Tribune</em> 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, <em>Hilda: a True Story of Terror, Tears, and Triumph</em>. <a href="https://youtu.be/-PZL7cC3wCw">Pierce's oral history </a>has been recorded by the USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive online. <br /><br />The Library owns another painting by Rubin, “<a title="Chicago River" href="https://skokielibraryhistory.omeka.net/items/show/33">Chicago River</a>.” <br /><br /><strong>This item is currently not on display.</strong>
Format
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jpeg
Rights
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In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Identifier
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Walled-City-by-Hilda-Rubin.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
third 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />This digital collection provides you with a virtual tour of the items in our collection.
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
Steel and bronze
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image
24 in. high with base x 16 1/2 in. wide with spear x 8 in. deep with spear
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Title
A name given to the resource
Primitive woman
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Corley, Emmett B., 1927-1994
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1967
Description
An account of the resource
Cast steel and bronze sculpture of a woman with a shield and spear. <br /><br />On plaque:
<blockquote>Presented To<br />The Skokie Library<br />By Skokie Art Guild<br />Primitive Woman<br />Sculptor--E. Corley<br />1967<br /><br /></blockquote>
The sculpture was given to the Skokie Public Library as a gift from the Skokie Art Guild at a ceremony celebrating the opening of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Celebration in December 1967. The sculpture was purchased by the Skokie Art Guild after it had won both the "Best of Show" award at the Skokie Art Festival and the Lincolnwood Art Fair. According to the artist, the sculpture "expresses the 'struggle and hunger of life through the early ages.'" (<i>Life</i>, November 23, 1967, p. 10)<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently not on display.</strong>
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Collection of Skokie Public Library. Gift of Skokie Art Guild, 1967.
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