Installation | Derick Melander, Textile Artist

Clothing Sculpture ~ Art Furniture

I’m very happy to share my first art-furniture commission. These three clothing sculptures serve as bases for a glass-topped table. The color scheme was inspired by California’s legendary sunsets, but through the lens of memory, fantasy and photo manipulation.

Artist in Residence, CAS

In March and April, I'll be the Artist in Residence at CAS | Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor, NY. I'll be there working and we have some activities planned as well. Check out my clothing sculpture and say hello?

“The Witness” – Up Next: Travers Park

Due to the rain, we are shifting the dates a bit. The next clothing sculpture installation will be November 14-15 (Sunday and Monday) / 9am-5pm. We will be installing two different configurations each day, so come see the work evolve.

A tribute to the people of New York City

I’m very happy to share a new location and additional details regarding two clothing sculpture installations for the public realm of Jackson Heights, Queens. This new work will be made from wood and thousands of second-hand garments, sourced from the local community during the pandemic.

The Witness, 2021

A design for a portable clothing sculpture to be installed in public plazas throughout Queens, NY. This piece is made from eight separate units, to allow for multiple configurations.

Piled High – clothing sculpture featured in Selvedge Magazine

“In selecting second-hand clothing as his medium for making art, Melander has made a critical decision about how this chosen material conveys the connection of memory to feeling.”