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Artist Statement:
The simple bird feather. It is thin, light, strong, and graceful. No two are just alike. All possess uncompromising beauty whether seen from a distance or studied with intense scrutiny. I find myself connected with and drawn to the organic shapes which compose their sweeping lines. Many defy conventional definitions for coloration with light refracting qualities which are unequaled elsewhere in nature. These are just some of the characteristics which I strive to capture in my work.
I start with a sheet of steel as my base medium because of its pliable nature while being worked and formed, and yet it becomes strong and structurally sound when properly finished. A unique chemical layering technique is employed to give the sculptures a hand crafted, almost wood like quality beneath its surface. This same process makes the surface appear fluid upon closer observation. With sculpture as my canvas, I then mist, spray, and splatter endless layers of exotic paints ending with finishes which shimmer bright like neon saturated with nature’s kaleidoscope of colors.
I am constantly challenged to communicate my observations of the world connected with each feather in ways that are fresh, informative, and thought provoking. The idea for a ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 – It’s All About You, Juried Exhibition, Bucks Gallery of Fine Art, Newtown, PA
2008 – National Juried Exhibition 2008, The Arts & Culture Alliance, Knoxville, TN
2008 - Unique Views of Huntsville, The Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
2007 - Unique Views of Huntsville, The Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
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Galleries for Alan Derrick:
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Besharat Gallery - Atlanta, GA
Huntsville Art League - Huntsville, AL
Lyda Rose - Birmingham, AL
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