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Clothing Drawing: Wall (clay), 2015

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Clothing Wall (clay)

A study for a work in clay.

Size: 9″ x 12″ (H x W)

Materials: 140 lb. watercolor block paper, wax pencil & gouache

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‘To Reshuffle the Sun’ 2023, Travers Park, Jackson Heights, NY

Thank you NYFA @nyfacurrent and thank you NYC Parks Department @nycparks for believing in this project.

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This is one of three sculptures I created this pas

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The color scheme was inspired by California’s legendary sunsets, but through the lens of memory, fantasy and photo manipulation.

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It’s so nice to see this custom print installed

It’s so nice to see this custom print installed in the office of the lovely aerospace engineer, Giorgia Lera. Here is what she had to say about the piece:

“I felt a sense of quiet joy when I first saw ’Night Sky’ in a magazine and I was really fascinated by how it was made. When we moved into our new engineering office, I immediately knew that I wanted a big “Night Sky” print behind my desk. Our company (@lafer_spa in Italy) makes machines that process fabrics, so Derick’s work made perfect sense in our environment.”

This photo is from about 4 years ago. I’m glad to finally share it, and have an excuse to check in with her!

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