local art @ epl Archives - Page 9 of 13

An Interview with Michael Berns

January 28, 2013

mikeincap2 Michael Berns is a local photographer, architect, and the latest artist to be featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. His show – titled From Within – From Without – is currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch where you can catch it through Wednesday, January 30th. Inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment,” the collection presents twenty-four striking black and white images captured everywhere from the Washington D.C. subway to the Texas rodeo circuit. We recently spoke with Mr. Berns via email about his creative inspirations, photography as poetry, and art as a growth process.

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Local Art @ EPL

December 22, 2012

mike berns

We are pleased to introduce local photographer and architect Michael Berns as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. From now through the end of January, his evocative photographic collection From Within – From Without will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson’s “decisive moment,” the show presents twenty-four striking black and white images captured everywhere from the Washington D.C. subway to the Texas rodeo circuit. You can meet Mr. Berns at an opening reception on Sunday, January 13th from 2-4 pm, and make sure to check back with Off the Shelf later in the month for a featured interview with the artist himself. Stay tuned.

Local Art @ EPL

November 1, 2012

We are very happy to introduce local painter and teacher Peggy Magee as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. From now through the end of November, nearly two dozen of her vibrant watercolors will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. You can preview Ms. Magee’s work by visiting her website and also meet the artist herself at an opening reception on Sunday, November 4th from 2-4 pm.

Local Art @ EPL

October 12, 2012

We are extremely pleased to introduce District 65 educator Manuel Aleman and his sons Norberto and Daniel Aleman-Padilla as the next featured artists in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout October, the work of this talented family will be showcased on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch in celebration of Latin@ Heritage Month. Titled Galeria Aleman, the excitingly eclectic exhibit includes original poetry, comic strips, and drawings in pencil and ink. Don’t miss it!

Local Art @ EPL

September 1, 2012

We are happy to welcome Barbara Freeman back to EPL this month for a brand-new Local Art @ EPL exhibit. After making her library debut in 2010, the local photographer and film director has returned with an intimate exploration of Illinois’ rural communities titled smalltown: faith, flags, & firearms. You can catch this inspired series on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch through the end of September and also check out more of Ms. Freeman’s photography and film work at the website for her production company Freeman Pictures, Inc.

Local Art @ EPL

August 3, 2012

First_Place_2011 — “All the Steps Before the Leap” by Matt Glavin

We are thrilled to announce a special summer treat for our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout August, we’re proudly featuring over two dozen eye-catching images from the 2011 Faces of Evanston Photo Contest right here on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Based on the common theme “Reflection,” the 30 featured photographs include Matt Glavin’s 1st place winner “All the Steps Before the Leap” (above) as well as prizewinners by Becky Crump, Laurie Werner, Julie Mahieu, Heidi Randhava, and Tim Dilich. So make plans to catch Faces of Evanston as it wraps up its year-long, citywide tour and learn more about the annual Kiwanis-sponsored competition by visiting the websites for Faces of Evanston and the Kiwanis Club.

Local Art @ EPL

July 7, 2012

We are pleased to introduce local photographer Lisa D’Innocenzo as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. From now through the end of July, her compelling collection A World Drained of Color will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Born from an interest in rural and urban landscape, the photographs explore “the tension between restless elemental energy and the dense immobility of human-made structures” while raising questions about “the nature of power, endurance, strength, and mutability.” You can meet Ms. D’Innocenzo to discuss her work at an EPL reception on Saturday, July 14th at 4 p.m., and make sure to check back with Off the Shelf later in the month for a featured interview with the artist herself. Stay tuned.

An Interview with Timothy L. Campbell & Alice DuBois

June 28, 2012

Timothy L. Campbell and Alice DuBois are Evanston-based artists who made their solo Local Art @ EPL debuts back in 2010. Now the pair have joined their creative forces for a stunning return exhibit currently on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch. Mixing oils, acrylics, and collage, the show presents two dozen spirited and surreal works inspired by history, travel, alchemy, music, and even books from the shelves of EPL. You can catch their show through July 7th, and after that you can view more of their work by visiting the following: Mr. Campbell’s Flickr site and Ms. DuBois’ Flickr site. Recently, we spoke with Mr. Campbell and Ms. DuBois via email about drawing vs. painting, Egyptian imagery, Henryk Gorecki’s 3rd Symphony, the circus, and what they’re working on next.

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Local Art @ EPL

June 9, 2012

timcampbell — “King Leonidas” by Timothy L. Campbell

We are proud to welcome Alice DuBois and Timothy L. Campbell back to EPL this month for a brand-new Local Art @ EPL exhibit. After making their solo library debuts in 2010, the Evanston-based artists have teamed up to present two dozen stunning works that mix oils, acrylics, and collage. Spirited, surreal, and endlessly creative, the paintings are inspired by history, travel, alchemy, music, and even books from EPL’s own collection which are included in the display. You can catch their show on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch through the end of June and also view more of their work at the following: Ms. DuBois’ Flickr site and Mr. Campbell’s Flickr site. Finally, make sure to stop right back here on Off the Shelf later this month for a featured interview with the artists themselves. Stay tuned.

Local Art @ EPL

May 17, 2012

dudnik rose — “Rose in Winter” by Laura Dudnik

We are happy to announce an exciting May treat for our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout this month, we’re proudly featuring Art Play with Poetry, a creative collaboration that showcases nine diverse artists from the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and their interpretations of twelve honored poems from the 2006-2011 Jo-Anne Hirshfield Memorial Poetry Awards. Featuring photography along with works in watercolor, oil, and pastels, this impressive marriage of local artists and poets is on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Branch through the end of May and is not to be missed.