Susan Hockaday, “River Shadows”

The library’s Art Committee had selected this piece while Nancy Ukai Russell held its Chair. Associated with this dedication is also the Carol Schepps Fiber Quilt, which had been installed above the second floor fireplace and dedicated in honor of Nancy’s tenure as Chair, which came to an end when she relocated from Princeton. The quilt was removed from display for safekeeping during the renovation of the second floor in 2017.

"River Shadows" (1994)

Artist: Susan Hockaday

Date Acquired: 2004

Medium: Acrylic paint on almaciga wood

According to the artist, her creative response to natural phenomena arises from her family origins and time spent in the countryside of Missouri and rural Nova Scotia. "Science, art, and design are all one to me," She explains. "My focus has always been the intricate patterns and details of the natural world."

Purchased in honor of Library Director Leslie Burger to celebrate her terms as president of the American Library Association 2006-'07. Jean and Edwin Beckerman Dickie Ann Boal Judith K. Brodsky Judy Feldman Barbara W. Freedman Eric and Barbara Greenfeldt Margaret S. Griffin Mary Louise Hartman Hillier Architecture David and Claire Jacobus Barbara L. Johnson Patti and Frank Kolodny Ellen and Harry Levine Phyllis and Simon Marchand Katherine and David Miller Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees 2006 Princeton Public Library Staff 2006 John H. Rassweiler Jamie Kyte Sapoch and John Sapoch Jane A. Silverman Connie Tell and Jeff Nathanson Marvin and Ingrid Reed Pam and Bill Wakefield

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Dates on Display: Permanent

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