No Place Like Home - Art by Skokie Artists

at Devonshire Cultural Center

4400 Greenwood Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

On exhibit October 3 - October 31, 2023

The building is handicap accessible. Admission to the exhibition is FREE.

Gallery Viewing Hours are:

Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fri, Sa, Su: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Closed Holidays

Caryl Carlsen

Caryl was born in Chicago, grew up in Evanston, and currently lives in Skokie. She loved to draw nature and people as a child and later, studied art, design, and sociology at Michigan State University. She also has an MSW from Loyola University. She studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago and with various art instructors at the Evanston Art Center in figurative, landscape and abstract drawing and painting. She currently is a member of C.A.V.A. and the Womens’ Caucus for the Arts. Her current body of work is an exploration and abstraction based on elements in nature, incorporating an interest in fluid movement, intuitive color relationships, the contrast between geometric forms and organic elements interpreted through dynamic brushstrokes and her feelings. She has exhibited work locally, nationally and internationally, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and Saint- Cirq -la -Popie, France and several Anatomically Correct exhibitions at the Devonshire Cultural Center in Skokie, IL.

Free Float, Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 18"
$425

Caught in the Midst, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 20"
$425

Patrick Carr Patrick Carr was born and raised in Albia, Iowa and attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he learned about and came to love photography. He has worked as a photographer and graphic artist since 1989. He enjoys exploring with his camera and can frequently be found wandering through alleys, just to see what he can find, and is rarely disappointed. When not wandering the city, he is in his darkroom, making traditional gelatin silver prints. He lives with his wife, painter and sculptor Caryl Carlsen.

Broken Face, B/W Photo $225 © Patrick Carr	RIP, B/W Photo $225 © Patrick Carr

Happy Balloons, B/W Photo $225 © Patrick Carr	Mickey all, B/W Photo $225 © Patrick Carr

Two Stickers, B/W Photo $225 © Patrick Carr

Larry Greenberg

Having blown off my required high school art class in 1964, I decided to take up pencil, charcoal and pastel in 2018. I am happy to have had the mentorship and guidance of Sabina West at the Skokie Park District studio and the Life Drawing experience of the Skokie Art Guild to develop my skills. I am most interested in capturing human form and visage, especially in unusual situations and expressions.

A Pop
Charcoal on Paper, 16 x 20"

$150

© Larry Greenberg

A Politician's PledgeCharcoal on Paper, 16 x 20"

$500

© Larry Greenberg

A Chef
Pencil on Paper, 18 x 21"

$125

© Larry Greenberg
Gramps
Charcoal on Paper, 16 x 20"

$250

© Larry Greenberg

Misha Livshultz

Misha has been a member of the Palette and Chisel Academy of Art in Chicago since 1998 and has been painting for over 25 years. In addition to painting, I like to create sculptures of heads and bodies (both male and female figures) using terra cotta and stoneware.

Luddington Light House
Oil on canvas, 18”x 24”
$600
© Misha Livshultz
Winter in Skokie Lagoon
Oil on canvas, 14”x 20”
$500
© Misha Livshultz

Late Fall in Skokie Lagoon

Oil on canvas, 16”x 20”
$500
© Misha Livshultz

Angelo Mantas

Angelo studied photography with Charles Swedlund and David Gilmore at Southern Illinois University, receiving a B.A. in Cinema and Photography in 1980. Later, he worked as freelance photographer and started exhibiting work. In 1996, he received a M.F.A. from Columbia College, Chicago.   His work has been widely shown, including exhibits at New York University, Notre Dame, Middle Tennessee State University, the Chicago Cultural Center and the Leepa-Rattner Museum. His latest photographic project is documenting roadside memorials around the United States. He is currently teaching at Columbia College, Chicago and Oakton College.

PeachTree St. NW, Atlanta, GA

Photography, 24 x 20"

$400

© Angelo Mantas

Jacqueline Moses

Jackie Moses' artwork is often taken from real life experiences, captured in photos and then re-interpreted.   Jackie has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from Northern Illinois University.   Her artwork is widely collected, with several exhibitions in Chicago, Costa Rica and Hawaii; and is in the collections of the Midwest Museum of Art and the Rockford Art Museum.

"In the past few years I have been painting images derived from my travels and projecting my views for the future. All of these countries have been affected by technological developments and population growth. As a result, life styles of the people have altered, either due to environmental shifts or politically enforced such as relocation of farmers into government built city dwellings. We have all been affected by global changes, some more than others."

Portugal, Urban Changes, Photo Transfer & Oil on Canvas, 32 x 48"
$3,000

© Jacqueline Moses

Leonid Osseny

Born in 1948 in the city of Nizhny-Tagil, Russia. In 1963, Leonid became a student at the Ural College of Applied Arts and later attended Belarus State Theater and Art University studying art and design. After graduating, he worked as an architect and restorer at the Belarus Institute of Renovation and Conservation. Since 1991, Leonid has worked as an architect, designer, freelance artist, and illustrator. Leonid Osseny’s art and research were recognized in numerous exhibitions nationally and internationally. Among them, are shows at the ArchiTech Gallery, Chicago, and the International James Joyce Symposium at the National College of Ireland, Dublin. Personal exhibitions at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, Evanston Public Library, and the Gene Siskel Film Center. His work was published in the Joyce Studies Annual, Fordham University Press, and can be found in public and private collections in the United States and Europe. He has several original drawings for James Joyce “Ulysses” are on display at the James Joyce Museum in Dublin, Ireland.

His art in this exhibition has a mid-century modern look and feel.

Architectural Fantasy for Chicago
Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 24”
$900
© Leonid Osseny
Partial solar eclipse in Chicago
Acrylic on canvas, 30” x 24”
$950
© Leonid Osseny

Suprematist Composition

Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 30”
$750
© Leonid Osseny

Naomi Pollak

Naomi has been painting and drawing for many years, exhibiting and selling her work both in local juried art exhibitions as well as abroad. She has studied at the Evanston Art Center in Evanston, IL.   Naomi's still life paintings include toys, flowers, daily gadgets and Judaica. In addition to her creating artwork, Naomi works in the community as a physical therapist.

Footpath:Rainy Day, Devonshire Park
Oil on Gesso Board, 11.5" x 9.5"

$120
© Naomi Pollak Main Street Station, Evanston
Oil on Linen Board, 10.3" x 13.3"

$120
© Naomi Pollak

Pamela Sloan

"My current art begins with a simple yet powerful process: I bury paper in the soil and let nature take the lead. The elements, time, and earth's organisms work together to decompose the paper, leaving behind a textured canvas of unexpected beauty. This collaboration with nature is a central theme in my work. I view the decomposition of paper as a metaphor for life's unpredictable journey and the resilience of creativity. When I unearth the paper, I continue the artistic process by adding elements that complement and enhance the organic textures created by nature. Through my art, I aim to remind viewer of our role as a species within the Earth’s environment, and the potential for renewal that lies just beneath the surface."

Ms. Sloan has a BFA is Visual Art, MFA in Architecture, and MEd in Educational Leadership. She is an architect, educator, and environmental activist. Pam’s art is used to fund environment causes. Inspiration for her art comes from conservation efforts to protect native ecosystems and vulnerable to endangered species.

Atlas Underground with Skull, Mixed Media, 10 x 10 x 1 3/4"
$225
© Pamela Sloan
2-Gather, Mixed Media, 6 x 12 x 2"
$225

© Pamela Sloan

Alleyway, Weathered paper, Mixed Media, 14 x 24 x 2 1/2"
$600

© Pamela Sloan

Fungi Triptych, Ink on paper, 32 x 14 x 1"
$600

© Pamela Sloan

Sharon Swidler

Inspired by the atmosphere. Simple and complex: I am fascinated by space: actual, personal, psychological, and how real, mental and emotion interruptions pierce or glide through space (clouds, utility lines, trees, thoughts). I obscure boundaries between binaries; natural/man-made line and form, interior/exterior environments, to symbolize our continuous transformation as we navigate through our ever-changing surroundings. In recent years, my paintings have become meditative; spaces in which to reflect on the simultaneous simplicity and complexity of this flow of being.

Sharon Swidler creates paintings and drawings which incorporate minimalism, colorfield and landscape. Her work has been exhibited nationally and is included in private collections throughout the U.S. Sharon earned a BA and MFA in Drawing & Painting from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She teaches Design, Drawing and Women & the Arts at the college level, and is currently an adjunct instructor at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Her artworks were recently exhibited in Anatomically Correct Art's exhibition Home is Where the ART is and Home at the Devonshire Cultural Center.

Here, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 20"
$1,600

© Sharon Swidler
Dancing in the Rain
Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 20"

$1,200

© Sharon Swidler

  Party for One, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 20"
$1,200

© Sharon Swidler

Dessi Vasevski

Dessi's lifelong love for art was ignited during her childhood, where she received invaluable lessons from her father, a prominent artist in their family. She has developed a deep affinity for watercolors and ink, making them her preferred mediums of expression.

As a freelance illustrator, Dessi achieved a significant milestone with the publication of her first children's book in July of 2021.

Yet, Dessi's creativity extends well beyond her studio. An enthusiastic traveler, she always carries an art journal, eager to document her life's experiences in vibrant sketches and paintings. Her art serves as a visual diary, capturing the essence of her journeys. What sets Dessi apart is not just her artistic talent but also her ability to speak four languages fluently, including English, Bulgarian (a nod to her roots), French, and Italian, enriching her ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures through her artwork.

Bulgarian Woman I
Watercolor, 11 x 14"

$250
© Dessi Vasevski Bulgarian Woman II
Watercolor, 11 x 14"

$250
© Dessi Vasevski

Vassilen Vasevski

Vassi was born in Sliven, Bulgaria. He holds a MFA in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria and an AS in Commercial Arts from the Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. The artist has participated in numerous art shows in Europe (Bulgaria, Sweden, France, Croatia, Switzerland) and the US (Chicago, New York, Houston, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne). Vassi teaches drawing, design and art appreciation courses at the Art and Architecture Department of Harold Washington College - Chicago.

Longing for the Moon
Oil on Canvas, 14 x 14"

$550

© Vassilen Vasevski
Childhood Memory
Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24"

$750

© Vassilen Vasevski
Two on Earth
Oil on Canvas, 14 x 14"

$550

© Vassilen Vasevski

Between Two Worlds
Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24"

$850

© Vassilen Vasevski

Togetherness
Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24"

$850

© Vassilen Vasevski

Kate Wyatt

Kate is a fine artist and painter who was inspired by a pandemic hobby to create DIY embroidery kits with designs based on her botanical watercolor paintings. Her paintings focus on the beautiful color variations and blocks of color that make up a plant. Her painting style perfectly compliments these paint-by-number style kits, allowing the hobbyist to create a masterpiece of their own. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, kits come with all you need to get started. When she isn't outside enjoying nature with her family, Kate is inside painting (or embroidering) it. Her favorite place to visit is the mountains, and she loves sharing her art at markets and art shows.

Ginkgo Leaves, Watercolor and ink, 17 1/4" x 20 1/2" framed

$350

© Kate Wyatt

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Founded in 1991, Anatomically Correct is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to showcasing works by artists in alternative spaces in a combined effort to educate, diversify, and promote community awareness of the visual and performing arts.
This project is sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency and the Skokie Park District.



For more information or to purchase artwork, please contact:

Anatomically Correct Arts at

info@anatomicallycorrect.org

Pamela Sloan "My current art begins with a simple yet powerful process: I bury paper in the soil and let nature take the lead. The elements, time, and earth's organisms work together to decompose the paper, leaving behind a textured canvas of unexpected beauty. This collaboration with nature is a central theme in my work. I view the decomposition of paper as a metaphor for life's unpredictable journey and the resilience of creativity. When I unearth the paper, I continue the artistic process by adding elements that complement and enhance the organic textures created by nature. Through my art, I aim to remind viewer of our role as a species within the Earth’s environment, and the potential for renewal that lies just beneath the surface." Ms. Sloan has a BFA is Visual Art, MFA in Architecture, and MEd in Educational Leadership. She is an architect, educator, and environmental activist. Pam’s art is used to fund environment causes. Inspiration for her art comes from conservation efforts to protect native ecosystems and vulnerable to endangered species.

Atlas Underground with Skull, Mixed Media, 10 x 10 x 1 3/4" $225 © Pamela Sloan	2-Gather, Mixed Media, 6 x 12 x 2" $225 © Pamela Sloan

Alleyway, Weathered paper, Mixed Media, 14 x 24 x 2 1/2" $600 © Pamela Sloan

Fungi Triptych, Ink on paper, 32 x 14 x 1" $600 © Pamela Sloan

Vassilen Vasevski Vassi was born in Sliven, Bulgaria. He holds a MFA in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria and an AS in Commercial Arts from the Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. The artist has participated in numerous art shows in Europe (Bulgaria, Sweden, France, Croatia, Switzerland) and the US (Chicago, New York, Houston, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne). Vassi teaches drawing, design and art appreciation courses at the Art and Architecture Department of Harold Washington College - Chicago.

Longing for the Moon Oil on Canvas, 14 x 14" $550 © Vassilen Vasevski	Childhood Memory Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24" $750 © Vassilen Vasevski	Two on Earth Oil on Canvas, 14 x 14" $550 © Vassilen Vasevski

	Between Two Worlds Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24" $850 © Vassilen Vasevski	Togetherness Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24" $850 © Vassilen Vasevski