Robert Hess | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Robert_Hess,_sculptor,_2006.jpg) Hess at work, 2006 | |
| Born | Robert Henry Hess August 12, 1935 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | May 8, 2014 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Indiana University (BAF), 1970 Notre Dame (MFA), 1972 |
| Occupation | College professor |
| Years active | 1972–2006 |
| Known for | Wood carvings; cast and welded metal sculptures |
| Notable work | The Drummer; Oceanscape; Rooster; Dixieland; Chutzpah, and Charles Bowles |
| Style | Abstract |
Robert Henry Hess (August 12, 1935 – May 8, 2014) was an American sculptor and art educator. He was best known for his abstract metal sculptures and wood carvings. Hess served on the faculty of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, for 34 years. Today, his works are found in prominent public spaces and private collections throughout the Pacific Northwest.