H.C. Westermann
ARTIST: H.C. Westermann
DOB/PLACE: 12/11/22 in Los Angeles, California DOD/PLACE:11/3/81 in Danbury Connecticut
EDUCATION: Art Insitute of Chicago--1947-
EMPLOYMENT: Assorted jobs: logging, railroad, sawmill, acrobat, U.S.Marines-1942 & 1950, carpentry
MAJOR SHOWS/GALLERIES/COMMISSIONS:
http://www.galerie103.com/H.C.Westermann.html
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Printmaker, Sculptor. Used carefully selected materials--exotic wood, bronze, commercial materials, found objects.
CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION: He used a highly personal, symbolic �vocabulary� combining visual imagery with textural details & structures. Often communicated through �letter drawings� which reveal the inner workings of his creative mind. For more on these:
http://homepage.mac.com/pannier/westermann/
HCW: �One thing I know [is] that I love quality in lots of things. I don't like shoddiness. I like quality. Maybe it's just an idiosyncrasy with me, you know.�
SUBJECT MATTER/THEMES/CONCEPTS DEALT WITH: Recurring themes: war, social & political commentary, technology, science fiction, humor, travel, transportation. His experiences in war made deep impressions which he frequently played out in his work.
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY:
http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/3aa/3aa333.htm
Jay Jensen on HCW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txzrHILnJj4
http://www.mcachicago.org/westermanncurriculum/frames/frm_meet_the_artist.html