'There are observable references to the early german expressionists.' John Gavin, New York
'Lederle evolves the history of his art: the charcoal life drawings of his years at the San Francisco Art Institute, their transformation into oil stick paintings, that literally trap his expressionistic figures.' Laurie Frank, Los Angeles
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'Lederle’s work, too, falls within the ambit of modern expressionism in that it demonstrates, to a certain degree, the failure of traditional symbols to move us and the need to galvanize them with a shot of heroic energy.' James Scarborough, San Francisco
'Figures or shapes disguised within the painting are not at first apparent, but once seen cannot be unseen.' Mia Taylor, Los Angeles
This film features a staged home with many of Frank Pictures Gallery's artist in a gorgeous spec house. Artist shown in the film include the work by Hermann Lederle.
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After attending school for humanist and classic studies, Lederle received a BFA in painting and film at the S.F.A.I.
Lederle's book features select paintings and drawings by the artist. Published in 2003.
