Back when I was in Key West, Frank gave me two pencil sketches on paper signed by Van Eno. I have no information about these drawings. Perhaps these were an initial rough draft for a painting.

Again I have no information about this sketching above except that it was signed and dated in 1982. It appears to be 3 robust women (or men) in long stylish whimsical clothing that depicts many of Van’s drawings of outfits. There was a small memoriam notice in the paper 20 years ago: “Van Eno, noted painter passed away. September 14th, 1986.”

If there are any paintings that exist out there that resembles the above 2 sketches - I would so much love to see a picture of it. Please email me at marc@vaneno.net.

The Goals of The AIDS Memorial Quilt

To provide a creative means for remembrance and healing, to effectively illustrate the enormity of the AIDS pandemic, to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS throughout the general public, to assist others in providing education on the prevention of HIV infection, and to raise funds for community-based AIDS Service Organizations (ASO’s).

The Aids Memorial Quilt

Stone: CenterR5C04 Line: 2

Van Eno’s name is engraved on the White Street AIDS Memorial. The location code first indicates on which of the three major sections the Name is located: Sea, Center, or Street. Then the number following the “R” indicates the vertical row, 1 to 7. The “C” is the column going across, 1 to 14

The Key West Aids Memorial is a website to commemorate the people who have died of AIDS in Key West. First posted in 1995, this site is maintained privately. You are welcome and encouraged to contribute to this web memorial with your memories of Keys friends, family or acquaintances that have died directly or indirectly due to the AIDS plague. The White Street AIDS Memorial was dedicated on World AIDS Day, December 1, 1997. It was built with private funds, and then donated to the City of Key West. At the time of dedication, 730 names were included, listed in random order. In succeeding years, additional names have been added. There are now more than 1,000 names on the Memorial. The AIDS Memorial at White Street is a City of Key West park.

Our appreciation goes to Ms Dart for contributing this painting. This is her story …

She bought this painting from an art gallery in Hallandale, FL. From the moment she saw it, she was entranced. There was such a sense of mystery about the woman in the picture. She couldn’t believe how rich the colors were and how much detail the painter gave to each and every type of plant in the scenery. At the time, the gallery staff had no information on Van Eno. This painting was buried in a stack among various other artists. Since they knew nothing about the artist, they sold it to her for $400 framed, admitting that it could be worth much less or much more. It measures 22 x 26, and appears to be acrylic on canvas. She’s so glad to see her instincts about this painting were correct.

Thank you for sharing your endeavors to communicate about Van Eno’s Art.

10/4/08 - Thank you Ms Dart for giving a name to your painting. The Calm Before the Storm is a great title, giving life and character. Van would be proud.