https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25617/archive/files/f43f04e19b71ad363d8237024c35161d.jpg?Expires=1785369600&Signature=Nbq8wcRCJgWZGJ4EADqXDhvEVsrfZiyS33ijToCRblMO5MnbZrEZRPNVEAUQ9X83kVQjPbTbc3%7E0%7EJ-xxoOUYCK1DXW-4MEnLtieVvi6l9fhLEp8sacjTUsoXXKcFjAIQZyJmF3eHghgEXimZQfFoUTqwbvpMMUtoUpEraiH8jfZb1mOhHraXCCUJGtuUhMZ4QOLBQLKJPJ-WUsRhy6emyhUIaIQb3%7EgwULGcF-duBUGNwrBrDpCy62KJ5Lop5%7EzRQ2aIf%7EY3Q%7EIsBtrVJex-WDGSDENX6rIwplsvGF3TvmlQIafAbPI06EPuT69YbHtiZc4S6EZsYl9y6kZ8bkuzA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 31f9b4913e677ee5aa12926b7c90ca47 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25617/archive/files/bec0a7e55585351a8336c6806381c9fb.jpg?Expires=1785369600&Signature=fyIxNM610bKc7fionVhQfFTEGBWITeTC6BOR4Fjvzci0qFZYjHjbNspH%7E6WTJ4h6OrpUZQ0uJ1UCY3-tqPF4OIJeVeKuTOW0AUhsSmWdSEMR2dd4FOz-YEV1FgQA4VhnMoyT5MMws-JJJ-e5tvALn62Sg7RDEc9IH3VGR1DRn8eGIMHbbEyrLNzOpse%7E%7EeITMVew9rdKQ93tXhOjIqQ9Wk%7EcpI5KF-b3HdNaDfuXv4TTftu-dQYbyhxlRIR2qTTykZTdBCLkVU1jfJYgYQWMFqw1dw0POkVYZ1bz-FowR327ch0N0EQRu4OIULqqj6HJxYlqHkY7KfLKw%7EqKDgA5iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b6ea5730d18e3fea823bf82bb4443442 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 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."<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>This painting is on display across from the elevators on the Second Floor.</strong> 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. Gift of Edward and Cecile Fellin, 1978. art collection on display paintings second floor