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Derek
Derek Antonievich
Artist Statement

Blending various materials such as Hebel, Timber & Metal inspires me to discover new tools, techniques and design options in order to create artworks that inspire others to simply enjoy moments in the presence of life's flurry.

Biography

My art journey with sculpting began in 2012 while visiting Murphys Creek Art Centre. Geoff & Ginny Ball mentored me on my mindful creating journey. Creating art means time away from all things digital, enabling me to connect with nature, self and being present while continuing to learn new techniques. My love of natural light, shade, architecture and organic shapes found in everyday living has …

My art journey with sculpting began in 2012 while visiting Murphys Creek Art Centre. Geoff & Ginny Ball mentored me on my mindful creating journey. Creating art means time away from all things digital, enabling me to connect with nature, self and being present while continuing to learn new techniques. My love of natural light, shade, architecture and organic shapes found in everyday living has …

My art journey with sculpting began in 2012 while visiting Murphys Creek Art Centre. Geoff & Ginny Ball mentored me on my mindful creating journey. Creating art means time away from all things digital, enabling me to connect with nature, self and being present while continuing to learn new techniques. My love of natural light, shade, architecture and organic shapes found in everyday living has always inspired me to create. I believe everyone is creative and can discover a medium that best fits their creative bent.

Influences

Steve Weis - Metal Artisan. Spending time with Steve helped me understand the importance of being authentic with my intentions, design elements and to relax into my personal style, techniques and material choices. My passion for light and shade and learning to be present, intensely observant and slow to respond to the play of light and shade as I sculpt. Support, encouragement and the challenges…

Steve Weis - Metal Artisan. Spending time with Steve helped me understand the importance of being authentic with my intentions, design elements and to relax into my personal style, techniques and material choices. My passion for light and shade and learning to be present, intensely observant and slow to respond to the play of light and shade as I sculpt. Support, encouragement and the challenges…

Steve Weis - Metal Artisan. Spending time with Steve helped me understand the importance of being authentic with my intentions, design elements and to relax into my personal style, techniques and material choices. My passion for light and shade and learning to be present, intensely observant and slow to respond to the play of light and shade as I sculpt. Support, encouragement and the challenges that my artisan tribe offer has been a great influence on my educational trajectory.

Awards

Nil

Exhibitions

2016 Murphys Creek Art Centre - group exhibition 2018 Lockyer Valley Art Gallery - group exhibition

Website

www.housegardenart.com.au

Artworks

Artwork
Derek AntonievichSlice of Life

60 x 40 x 10 cm

Hebel, Camphor Laurel, Huon Pine, Helidon Sandstone

Artwork
Derek AntonievichStanding in the Balance

60 x 42 x 15 cm

Hebel Sculpture, Red Cedar & Tasmanian Sassafras

Artwork
Derek AntonievichIntuition

60 x 30 x 10 cm

Hebel Sculpture

Artwork
Derek AntonievichRiver Life

60 x 20 x 15 cm

Hebel sculpture

Artwork
Derek AntonievichNo Separation In Devotion

60 x 30 x 20 cm

Hebel Sculpture