“The composition of Transitions is based on our research of the trees and leaves native to southern Ohio. We abstracted these shapes to create a bold, dynamic artwork in which the juxtaposition of the leaves and colors overlapping and intertwining, creates a feeling of movement and transition.” Gail Christofferson, artist

“Soft Leaves Fall was inspired by the Georgia O’Keefe painting, Purple Leaves. The wall piece is comprised of cut, sewn and appliqued leaf forms growing off a rectangular backing fabric. The piece not only echoes the colors and forms in O’Keefe’s piece, but the derived leaf abstractions are influenced by the Sycamore trees planted around the exterior of the library.” Andrea Myers, artist

“In Seasonal, I use repeated imagery of Sycamore trees and gardens to convey the importance of our green spaces within urban neighborhoods and how we relate to them in our daily lives.  The structure of the pieces is inspired by Therman Statom’s work. I joined individual images within a larger frame and used floating acrylic panels to add a sculptural element to the works, creating a single piece composed of many parts.” Kate Huser Santucci, artist

"Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Purple Leaves, my work is both ‘representation with abstraction.’ These books are made of paper that is made from trees. In the destruction and deconstruction of books, new purpose is given to the tree and new life is given to the book.” Chris Welker, artist

“I chose “Purple Leaves” by Georgia O’Keeffe as my inspiration. O’Keeffe provides a perfect balance of simplifying the leaves to their essence of form and color. She invites the viewer to an up-close experience of the subject matter, drawing us to the small parts that we may miss at a glance. I desire to give attention to the beauty in Sycamore trees, which will surround the site of the new library. Nature doesn’t have to stop when people walk inside the building. We can continue to experience nature while reading in the library.” Annie Lee-Zimerle, artist