https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25617/archive/files/c61651c0064c70d318a9a0cab9de2e9d.jpg?Expires=1779321600&Signature=DIQ3SnhvdN5%7ERDPE8Dca-WF0YvmKK0K-%7E54x2CNRvWuNJ3jto--Z2BB3Rivmp3nstdt3mBZk2typuMYcVN8rVQqD70-LOZhkirkKMJZ6QC3eIIW9CLY4M8RZw6hUgite-6q4ukznORwWcIilghiyL3C4zY6xj47ZR0709VqVGR8P5hc7opfBzizKN%7ET1xMvzbv%7Ef5F6qR-c5y0C-s21qnUFffrsaUvz-yXUhWFyQNPQ%7EWXvAw5De6yqhdcYieOusfFTudpB3j1W6r39jY9pdMGCD5bJnk4PTFbb2eeqTtOE2Y1l6CQGyyvhsb88pEPV5V1BgcqG13SA2jicRfxhGQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 2bc6419c336c6e293f33c7e757e60bfe 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 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. 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.<br /><br />On original plaque: <blockquote>Lydia Hwang<br />SILENCE (WINTER SCENERY)<br />Gift of<br />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.<br /><br /><strong>This painting is not currently on display.</strong> Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. <strong>Located on first floor on the west wall of the Radmacher Meeting Room.</strong> 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. Gift from Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees in memory of Mary Radmacher, 2008. art collection not on display paintings