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Local Art @ EPL

June 13, 2014

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We are pleased to introduce Evanston artist Ted Glasoe as the next to be featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL.  Fresh off his stunning May exhibit showcasing EPL’s peregrine falcons, Glasoe now presents a selection of breathtaking Lake Michigan photographs designed to explore “the compelling and unexpected alliance of nature and our urban environment.”  You can catch his show through June 30th on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library and find more of Glasoe’s work by visiting his website.  Also, make sure to check back with Off the Shelf blog later in June for an interview with the artist himself.  Stay tuned.

The Peregrine Falcons of EPL

May 16, 2014

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Falcon watchers rejoice!  Not only have Nona and Squawker just hatched the newest additions to their falcon family, but now they’re also the stars of a special photography exhibit by Ted Glasoe.  An award-winning Evanston artist, Glasoe has captured more than 3500 stunning images of our EPL falcons over the past five years, and for this must-see display, he selected the 10 shots that best “show the peregrine’s beauty, power, and personality.”  The exhibit runs until June 8th on the 2nd floor landing of EPL’s Main Library, and you can see even more of Glasoe’s work by visiting his website.  Don’t miss it!

Local Art @ EPL

November 7, 2013

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We are pleased to introduce Evanston photographer Marc Perlish as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL.  Throughout November, his striking new collection will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library where it pays “poetic homage to Bookman’s Alley and the bookstore’s imaginative creator Roger Carlson.”  You can preview Mr. Perlish’s work by visiting his website, and make sure to check back with Off the Shelf later in the month for an interview with the artist himself. Stay tuned.

Local Art @ EPL

August 9, 2013

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“Peek-a-Boo” by Rene Rivera

We are thrilled to announce a special summer treat for our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL.  Throughout August, we’re proudly featuring more than two dozen eye-catching images from the 2012 Faces of Evanston Photo Contest right here on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library.  Based on the common theme “Simplicity,” the 28 featured photographs included Rene Rivera’s 1st place winner “Peek-a-Boo” (above) as well as prizewinners by Petina Dixon-Jenkins, John Martin, Becca Ross, Filtod Walker, and Lloyd Davidson.  So make plans to catch Faces of Evanston as it wraps up its year-long, citywide tour and learn more about this annual Kiwanis-sponsored competition by visiting the websites for Faces of Evanston and the Kiwanis Club.

Local Art @ EPL

April 4, 2013

manuelWe are pleased to introduce local photographer Manuel Igual Alonso as the next artist in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL.  From now through the end of April, his collection My Left Eye will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library.  A native of Madrid who splits time between Evanston and Spain, Alonso uses his 19 stunning photographs to express “not what he sees, but how he sees.”

Evanston's Block Museum "In the Picture"

February 14, 2013

edwardsteichenLos Angeles financier Richard Hollander and his wife Jackie own a private collection of more than 500 Edward Steichen photographs. Their highly coveted collection includes Steichen’s landscapes and city scenes, as well as his celebrity and fashion images. Now Mr. Hollander will be making Steichen’s work accessible to the public by giving three American museums some of these vintage photographs. Along with New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Evanston’s Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University will each receive more than 40 works. Block Museum Director Lisa Corrin calls the gift “transformative”. After these donations, the Hollanders plan on keeping some and giving others to museums internationally. “I’d like to share my vision with the world” Mr Hollander said. How lucky that he’s sharing it with our community. You can read more in today’s NYT article here.

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An Interview with Michael Berns

January 28, 2013

mikeincap2Michael 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

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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

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

“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.

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