We are thrilled to announce a special May treat for our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout this month, we’re proudly featuring the work of the E/ artgroup, an eclectic collection of Chicagoland artists “dedicated to exhibiting and growing artistically.” Comprised of artists Mary Beth Bellon, Susanne Clark, Sarah Hahne, Mary Hilger, bert leveille, Nan Seidler, and Victoria Senn, the group explores “their own unique and individual styles creating collages, watercolors, oils, mixed media, fabric constructions, and digital media.” You can catch their show throughout May on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library, and you can learn more about the group by visiting their website. Also, make sure to check back with Off the Shelf later in May for an interview with the artists. In the meantime, we invite you to meet the artists below:
Shalisha Erenberg is a Chicagoland painter and the latest artist to be featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Her show – titled Articulated Impressions – is currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main library where you can catch it through March 31st. Influenced by her studies with figurative abstractionist Vera Klement, her bold, textured paintings strive to “evoke strong emotions and feelings” in those who view them. You can learn more about Ms. Erenberg’s work by visiting her 
We are pleased to introduce Chicagoland painter Shalisha Erenberg as the next featured artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Her show – titled Articulated Impressions – is currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main library where you can catch it through March 31st. Influenced by her studies with figurative abstractionist Vera Klement, her bold, textured paintings strive to “evoke strong emotions and feelings” in those who view them. You can learn more about Ms. Erenberg’s work by visiting her 
We are thrilled to introduce Evanston painters Janet Trierweiler and Matthew Schaefer as the next featured artists in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Their show – titled We do not need to leave the Earth – is currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library where you can catch it through February 28th. Working collaboratively as Calaj, their deluted oil paintings on linked canvases strive to create a viewing experience “of refreshing vulnerability and psychic relaxation.” You can learn more about Ms. Trierweiler’s and Mr. Schaefer’s Calaj paintings by visiting their 
Kyle Van Heck is a Chicagoland collage artist who is currently featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Using oils, spray paint, old books, electrical wire, children’s toys, and old newspaper culled from EPL’s recycling bin, Van Heck creates stunning collages that shape “small pieces of pop culture” into unified works with something to say. Ten of his thought-provoking collages will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library through the end of January, and after that, you can see more of his work by visiting 
We are pleased to introduce Chicagoland collage artist Kyle Van Heck as the next to be featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout January, ten of his thought-provoking works will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library. Created using oils, spray paint, old books, electrical wire, children’s toys, and old newspaper culled from EPL’s recycling bin, his stunning collages shape “small pieces of pop culture” into unified works with something to say. You can learn more about Mr. Van Heck’s artwork by visiting 
