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William McElcheran is a Canadian sculptor who was born in 1927 in Hamilton, Ontario. He is best known for his large-scale abstract sculptures, which often feature figures in motion. He has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. McElcheran studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, and later at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Canada in 1989 and the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2004. McElcheran's sculptures are often made of bronze, steel, and aluminum, and are often inspired by the human form. He has also created a number of public sculptures, including the "Gateway to the West" in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the "Spirit of the West" in Calgary, Alberta. McElcheran's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

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Occupation Monument sculptor and designer
Age 72 years old
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Born 1927
Birthday 1927
Birthplace Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Date of death 1999 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Died Place Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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1975

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.

1970

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.

1948

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 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. 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, contributing sculptures in stone and wood to the interior.

1927

William Hodd ("Bill") McElcheran (Hamilton, Ontario; 1927–1999) was a Canadian designer and sculptor.