Kyle Van Heck is a Chicagoland collage artist who is currently featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Using oils, spray paint, old books, electrical wire, children’s toys, and old newspaper culled from EPL’s recycling bin, Van Heck creates stunning collages that shape “small pieces of pop culture” into unified works with something to say. Ten of his thought-provoking collages will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library through the end of January, and after that, you can see more of his work by visiting his website. We recently spoke with Mr. Van Heck via email about his artistic origins, “collage with a dark side,” public art, and Chicagoland’s DIY attitude.
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An Interview with Kyle Van Heck
January 30, 2014
We are pleased to introduce Chicagoland collage artist Kyle Van Heck as the next to be featured in our ongoing exhibition series Local Art @ EPL. Throughout January, ten of his thought-provoking works will be on display on the 2nd floor of EPL’s Main Library. Created using oils, spray paint, old books, electrical wire, children’s toys, and old newspaper culled from EPL’s recycling bin, his stunning collages shape “small pieces of pop culture” into unified works with something to say. You can learn more about Mr. Van Heck’s artwork by visiting