Erwin Heerich
1922 Kassel – 2004 Meerbusch-Osterath near Düsseldorf
Studied at the Academy of Art, Düsseldorf, where he later became professor. Participated at Documenta, Kassel 1968 and 1977, Biennale, Sao Paulo 1973. Received Will-Grohmann Award, Berlin 1978, Max-Beckmann Award, Frankfurt am Main 1987. Heerich is known for his cardboard sculptures and architectural concept for the Museum Insel Hombroich.
Recommended literature: Exhibition Catalogue „Erwin Heerich. Plastiken, Bilder, Zeichnungen, Teppiche.“, Haus van der Grinten, Kranenburg 1964, Exhibition Catalogue „Erwin Heerich. Karton- und Stahlplastiken, Zeichnungen und Pläne“, Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen Düsseldorf, Grabbeplatz Kunsthalle, 1972, Exhibition Catalogue „Erwin Heerich. Räumliche und flächige Diagramme.“, Museum Haus Esters, 1982.