Draft:John Lochtefeld

John Lochtefeld
John Lochtefeld
Born	April 11, 1933; Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	April 6, 2025 (aged 91)
Nationality	American
Education	University of Notre Dame, University of Hawaii
Known for	Woodcuts, etching, watercolors
Style	Symbolic, influenced by Paul Klee and Marc Chagall
Awards	Gammon Award (1962), Emile Jacques Gold Medal, Berwick Award (1964), Marion Art League Award (1964), Tarrytown Arts Festival Award (1966)

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John Lochtefeld (April 11, 1933 – April 6, 2025) was an American artist known for his woodcuts, etchings, and watercolor paintings. He was a prominent figure in the Nantucket art community, and his work drew influence from modernist artists such as Paul Klee and Marc Chagall.

Early life and education

John Lochtefeld was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Charles Lochtefeld and Dorothy Vernon Champe. He graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1951 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1955. Following his graduation, Lochtefeld was drafted into the United States Army in 1956 and trained as a radio operator.

Stationed in the then Territory of Hawaii, he pursued graduate studies at the University of Hawaii, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts. During this period, he was commissioned to create a mural for St. George’s Church in Waimanalo and taught at Punahou School in Honolulu.

Academic career

Lochtefeld spent part of his career teaching college-level Fine Art at several institutions, including Mercyhurst College (now Mercyhurst University) in Erie, Pennsylvania; Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; and Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York.

Nantucket and later life

In 1974, Lochtefeld opened an art studio on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. After retiring from teaching in 1990, he moved to Nantucket full-time. He became a central figure in the island’s artistic life, frequently exhibiting his work and contributing to the local arts scene. His studio was a cultural touchstone in the community.

Artistic style and recognition

Lochtefeld’s art was known for its imaginative, often whimsical, symbolic content. His woodcuts and etchings in particular reflected the influence of artists such as Paul Klee and Marc Chagall. His themes often explored myth, fantasy, and spirituality.

He received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

The Gammon Award in Liturgical Arts (1962)
The Emile Jacques Gold Medal in Fine Arts from the University of Notre Dame
The Berwick Award for Watercolor (1964)
Marion Art League First Award for Prints (1964)
Tarrytown Arts Festival Award (1966)

Death

John Lochtefeld died on April 6, 2025, five days before his 92nd birthday.

Legacy

Lochtefeld’s work is held in the permanent collection of the Nantucket Arts Council and continues to be exhibited and celebrated on the island.

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