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Fall 2021: Fiber Artists Series

September 1, 2020 By City of West Chicago

Sharon Malec and Patty Koenigsaeker's artwork was featured at Gallery 200 in September and October of 2021

Fiber artists Sharon Malec and Patty Koenigsaeker had numerous works of art featured at Gallery 200 during the fall of 2021.

Sharon began quilting in 1992, making traditional pieced quilts, but gradually turned to making contemporary art quilts. Her interest in animals and nature has helped to mold her unique style.

Patty’s work tells the story of what inspired her and she hopes that those looking at her collection find the space to add their own feelings and impressions to the story. She admits that her art has always been about inspiration, intention and communication.

Sharon Malec artwork of two cranes

Sharon Malec artwork of two cranes

Sharon Malec artwork of elephant with tusks

Sharon Malec artwork of elephant with tusks

Sharon Malec artwork portrait of collie

Sharon Malec artwork portrait of collie

Patty KDelft Blue

Patty KDelft Blue

Driven to Abstraction by Patty Koenigsaecker

Driven to Abstraction by Patty Koenigsaecker

Patty Koenigsaecker artwork of trees

Patty Koenigsaecker artwork of trees

Filed Under: Arts in West Chicago Tagged With: Gallery 200

WCCHS Art Students Present Month-long Exhibit at Gallery 200

March 21, 2019 By City of West Chicago

West Chicago Community High School students will be displaying their exceptional artwork at Gallery 200 during the month of April. Throughout the school year, students have grown in their mastery of materials, tools, techniques, and concepts.  The students’ artwork is not only a demonstration of their technical skills, but also an invitation to explore the worlds of their imagination.

Gallery-goers will enjoy a wide range of artwork from traditional to contemporary.  Media will include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, digital photography, graphic art and 3D Design.

Art teachers Megan Dulkinys and David Exner, will be available, along with some of the student artists, during the Free Opening Reception for the public on Friday, April 5, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the reception.

The art will be on display until Friday, April 25. 2019 during Gallery 200’s normal hours of operation.

Filed Under: Arts in West Chicago

Remembering 9/11

September 10, 2018 By General Content

I Love My Country statue in West Chicago IL

Location:
Reed-Keppler Park
250 West National Street

I Love My Country, part of the Randolph Rose Collection, is a detailed bronze statue of children holding the American flag. It measures 39” x 60” x 81”H. The beautiful bronze patina sets off the red, white and blue of the American Flag for an inspiring and patriotic tribute to our military and our country.

The sculpture was dedicated by the West Chicago Park District at Remembering 9/11: A West Chicago Observance on September 11, 2011 on the 10th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America - a day that changed America and the world forever.

The sculpture is set in a memorial/meditation garden surrounded by soaring oak trees at Reed-Keppler Park. It provides a quiet place for reflection of our gratitude to the fallen heroes on that fateful day, as well as to our daily heroes who risk their lives every day to protect us and our nation, including our armed forces, police officers, and fire protection personnel.

Remembering 9/11: A West Chicago Observance Program - .pdf 220kb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Arts in West Chicago

“loveevenmore”

August 14, 2018 By City of West Chicago

Cultural Arts Commission Chair Anni Holm assists Matthew Hoffman install his message in the window of Gallery 200 to promote the artwork at the Library, across the street.

Location:
West Chicago Public Library
118 West Washington Street

loveevenmore Dedication Program - .pdf 880kb

"loveevenmore" is the message of West Chicago's newest piece of public art and the community is embracing it.

The commissioned piece, a distinctive 9’ steel sculpture that contains a simple but compelling message to loveevenmore was created by renowned Chicago-based artist Matthew Hoffman.

“This beautiful work of art conveys a timeless message that is especially needed in our world today. It challenges and inspires us to keep an open heart and mind.  It provides the community with a work of art that is visually striking and unique, and one that represents the values of our community,” said West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda.

The Commission’s idea to approach the Board of the Library Trustees about locating the sculpture on the front lawn was made after much discussion about a public location to which people frequently congregate, one that would provide great curbside visibility, and one that lends itself to the concept of the power of the written word.

loveevenmore artist, Matthew Hoffman (left) and Mayor Ruben Pineda (right) at the public art dedication on August 8, 2018 on the grounds of the West Chicago Public Library.

“The Library is pleased to have Matthew Hoffman’s loveevenmore sculpture placed on Library property,” said Executive Director Ben Weseloh. “This thought provoking phrase in artistic form placed in a highly visible location has the potential to make community residents reflect on what the world, and specifically West Chicago, could be if we would all love even more.  The Library is excited to be a part of this project.”

Positive feedback on the City's social media channels such as, "Words to live by! Cool addition to our town", "I love it!", and "We need more of this!!!" indicate the 9' metal artwork by Matthew Hoffman has resonated with the community.

To view an album of photos from the August 8th dedication, visit the City's Facebook page and search photos. Also, watch a brief video clip of the loveevenmore unveiling.

About the Artist: Matthew Hoffman

Artist Matthew Hoffman

Hoffman’s message art has struck a chord with people globally. He began the You Are Beautiful movement in Chicago in 2003 and it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. It all began in 2003 when he printed 100 stickers that simply stated, You Are Beautiful, and placed them at various Chicago locations. He created a website where people could order their own stickers. Reaction was extremely positive, with people sending him photos of his stickers showing up in locations throughout the country – and then the world.

According to Hoffman, the impact of the You Are Beautiful campaign has been astounding, with his stickers showing up in places as remote as Antarctica.  He is featured in a video created by Oprah Winfrey’s Network (OWN) which documents the project for SuperSoul Sundays, and he has done large-scale public installations for the City of Chicago, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Albright Knox Gallery, as well as for companies like Apple, Facebook, and Zappos.

Filed Under: Arts in West Chicago

Sesquicentennial Mural

February 7, 2017 By General Content

Sesquicentennial Mural in West Chicago IL
Click to enlarge

Location:
West Chicago Public Library
118 West Washington Street

Sesquicentennial Mural Brochure - .pdf 4.4MB

About the Artist

Thomas D. Mahady was born in Nyack, New York, and raised in Stamford, Conneticut. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from South Hampton College and completed his final internship with Roy Lichtenstein. Tom continued his education with a Masters in Fine Arts from Hunter College in New York City.

Tom’s fine mural work can also be viewed at the St. Charles Municipal Center, the Glen Ellyn Brewery and the McChesney and Miller Grocery Store in Glen Ellyn, and the Villa Verona Restaurant in Geneva on Hamilton. His diverse works include oil portraits, landscapes, equestrian renderings in colored pencil, pen and ink and pastels.

Solo exhibits include the University of Illinois, Beverly Arts Center, Aurora College, Elaine Benson Gallery (Long Island), Campbell House Art Gallery, Owls Head Airport (Main) and Vox Populi (NYC) Tom has also participated in group shows at Harbor Square Gallery (Camden, ME), Visner Gallery (NYC), Westbeth Gallery (NYC), John Hancock Building (Chicago), Fermilab (Batavia), Cornelious Gallery New York and Gallery 129 ½ West State Street, Geneva, IL.

 

Filed Under: Arts in West Chicago

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