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William Hodd ("Bill") McElcheran (Hamilton, Ontario; 1927–1999) was a Canadian designer and sculptor. ==Career== McElcheran began modeling portraits as a boy at the age of 10. When he was 16, he was granted an advanced second-year standing at the Ontario College of Art〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=William McElcheran (Estate) )〕 where he studied until 1948, receiving training as a carpenter and designer. During his time at the College, he earned a painting scholarship, and upon graduating at the top of his class in 1948, was awarded the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】title=Historic Art William McElcheran R.C.A. )〕 In the mid-fifties, he was employed by Bruce Brown and Brisely Architects in Toronto as a liturgical designer. During his employment, he became their lead designer for church and university buildings, and made a significant impact on architectural interior design. In 1958, he played a major role in the development of McMaster Divinity College and Chapel. McElcheran began sculpting in the early sixties with wood, and later used bronze and other materials. After 1970, McElcheran started work on his pieces ''The Crowd'', ''The (Rat) Race'' and ''Businessman'', for display in Canadian cities. He continued to develop themes of futility and corporatization in his sculptures until his death. In 1973, McElcheran submitted ''Truth-Duty–Valour (1976)'', two variations in the pose of a 24' cast bronze standing sculpture of a cadet, as a centennial gift from the RMC Club to the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario. Numbered, limited-edition, 12" bronze statuettes known as ''Brucie'' were sold as a fund-raising effort. A statuette presented to Pittsburgh Township is on display at the Pittsburgh Branch of the Kingston Frontenac Library. The RMC Museum holds two wax maquettes.〔(William McElcheran Truth-Duty –Valour (1976) )〕 He went to Italy in 1975 and resided in Pietrasanta. After returning to Canada, he commissioned a fountain scene (The Family Fountain) for the city of Guelph. 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「William McElcheran」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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