Coyne Art Show and Fundraiser

A selection of CoyneArt featuring the metal sculptures and paintings of Park Ridge Resident Ed Coyne

                                When:    Friday, November 14, 2014 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM

                                                Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM

                                                Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM

           Where: Lannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

There is no admission charge to the show but we ask that you consider a donation to the Rotary Club of Park Ridge Foundation. All funds raised will go directly to “End Polio Now” with a portion going to the Center for hosting the event.

About the artist:

Ed Coyne is a long time resident of Park Ridge and co-owner of E. J. Coyne & Company Insurance in Park Ridge. He has been a Rotarian since 1989 with the Rotary Club of Park Ridge.

He has been creating art pieces for 20 years and had no formal art training until he took a beginning metal sculpture class at the Evanston Art Center.

 His artwork is primarily abstract sculptures (steel, copper and wood). He also paints using acrylics, oils, pastels and spray paints.

Creation of art out of industrial material is his favorite process, involving both the creative design and the engineering to make it work. He enjoys the challenge of taking an abstract idea and bringing it to fruition.

He is not a commercial artist in that he does not create art with the express purpose of selling it.  

About Ianelli Studios Heritage Center:

The Ianelli Studios Heritage Center is designed to honor the cultural legacy of Park Ridge and Alfonso Iannelli. Iannelli was a sculptor, artist, and industrial designer who worked from 1910 to 1940.

He worked with Frank Lloyd Wright, designed plaques for the Adler Planetarium, and worked on several projects for the 1933 Century of Progress in Chicago. He also designed the interior of the landmark Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge. His Madonna statue has recently been restored and installed at the Ianelli Studios Heritage Center.