Theo Siegle
Theo Siegle (born July 1, 1902 in Haßloch ; † April 10, 1973 in Heidelberg ) was a German sculptor and medalist .
life and work
Theo Siegle began studying architecture at the Technical University of Stuttgart in 1922 . However, his teachers advised him to study sculpture. In 1923 he moved to the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart (Professor Ludwig Habich ) and in 1924 to the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich (Professors Janssen, Maximilian Dasio , Adolf Schinnerer ). He specialized in portraits early on . As early as 1926 he had a solo exhibition in Kaiserslautern .
From 1928 on, he worked as a freelancer in Ludwigshafen am Rhein , from 1938 he was teacher for art classes at a high school in Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
From 1946 he headed the sculpture class at the Werkkunstschule Saarbrücken , in the same year he founded the Palatinate Secession together with six other artists , of which he was chairman from 1957 to 1973. 1954 Siegle was appointed professor. From 1961 to 1965 he was freelance in Saarbrücken , after which he lived with his second wife, the painter and graphic artist Karin Bruns , in Heidelberg .
He received numerous honors. Theo Siegle created an extensive work. The focus was on the portrait, along with figurative works, reliefs, medals (including a draft of the Max Slevogt Medal ) and many outdoor facilities, especially memorials for war victims.
Memberships
Palatinate Art Association, Palatinate Secession , Saar- Palatinate Artists Association, Association of Palatinate Artists , Rhein-Neckar Artists Association .
Exhibitions (selection)
from 1946 to 1973 regular exhibitions with the Palatinate Secession
Memorial exhibitions
- 2003 Muelder-Bruns Gallery, Heidelberg
- 2003 Zehnthaus Jockgrim
- 2004 Saarland Museum Saarbrücken
Awards
literature
- Claudia Anton-Siegle, Peter Siegle: Catalog of works Theo Siegle. 2003
Web links
- Website of the Palatinate Secession
- Website of the Palatinate Secession - Members - Theo Siegle (PDF file; 113 kB)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Siegle, Theo |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German sculptor |
DATE OF BIRTH | July 1, 1902 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Hassloch , Palatinate |
DATE OF DEATH | April 10, 1973 |
Place of death | Heidelberg |