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H. C. Westermann (Horace Clifford "Cliff" Westermann) (December 11, 1922 – November 3, 1981) was an American printmaker and sculptor whose art constituted a scathing commentary on militarism and materialism. His sculptures frequently incorporated traditional carpentry and marquetry techniques. ==Biography== Westermann worked in logging camps as a rail worker in the Pacific Northwest. During World War II he served as a gunner in the U.S. Marine Corps on the aircraft carrier , witnessing numerous kamikaze attacks and the sinking of several ships. He toured the Far East as an acrobat with the United Service Organization, and enrolled in The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1947. In 1950, Westermann re-enlisted in the Marines for service in the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1952-54) and completed his studies in fine art where he worked primarily in painting, transitioning to sculpture in 1954. The psychological effects of his wartime experiences were an underlying theme in his work. Working as a handyman as a young adult and noticing little interest in quality workmanship on the part of his clients, Westermann took to making objects at home for his own satisfaction.〔(New York Times Obituary by Grace Glueck; November 1981 )〕 In 1967, he was one of the celebrities featured on the cover of the Beatles' album, ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band''. Westermann resisted providing interpretation of his works of art. In one interview, when asked what an object meant, Westermann replied "It puzzles me too."〔(New York Times Obituary by Grace Glueck; November 1981 )〕 He was given a retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1978. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「H. C. Westermann」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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