In landscapes, however, he uses rhythmical lines and planes of colour in such a way to perpetuate the harmony found in nature. David Derr click on image to got to web site Mr. Derr's art is vividly expressed in deeply personal fantastic imagery. This imagery stems from his interest in archeology, primitive art, mythology, classical music, and dance. The subjects are hybrid creatures that celebrate music, dance, passion and spirituality. Attention to line, color, and texture imbue each work with the life energy that is the hallmark of each Derr piece.
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David Derr's works have been included in exhibitions juried by Ivan Karp of the OK Harris Gallery, Holly Solomon of the Holly Solomon Gallery, and by curators from the Guggenheim and NJ State Museums.