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Herman Zaage
by Robert Sievert
Herman Zaage
Artist, printmaker and teacher Herman Zaage died quite suddenly this spring. His death has left a gaping hole in the Staten Island art community. Herman was renowned for his accomplishments in mezzotint, a complicated etching process and was a master of all other forms of printmaking.
Herman was a leader. He was one of the original founders of The Art Lab. His printmaking workshops supported many talented artists. He was a staunch defender of the environment and led hikes through Staten Island's Greenbelt.
Most of all Herman was a humanist. Few people I have known have had such moral authority. We all miss him greatly.
copyright © 2008 Robert Sievert
