Casey Lesser wrote an article for Artsy about ceramics and pinch pots and she asked me a few questions. I was happy to be included in the article and to add a few observations. Thanks for including me Casey. Article below: Why We’re Still Making Pinch Pots Casey Lesser Sep 13, 2019 5:25pm On a […]
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Eazel Virtual tour of my studio at Sharpe Walentas
Eazel came out to my studio at the Sharpe Walentas Studios and shot an interactive immersive studio tour. You can click through and see all the details of my studio, from all the sculptures and collages in the room down to the details of the faces, even to what I was drinking that day. Technology […]
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Sharpe Walentas Open Studio 2019
I am thrilled to be participating in this year’s Sharpe Walentas Open Studios. Come out to DUMBO and say hello SHARPE WALENTAS STUDIO PROGRAM 20 Jay st unit 720 Brooklyn NY 11201 Friday April 26th 6-9pm Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th 1-6pm
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Architectural Digest Story
A huge thank you to Hadley Keller and AD Magazine for doing a story on Alice Mackler and I and our2 person show at Kerry Schuss Gallery. A Teacher-Student Relationship Leads to a Dual Show After years in Derek Weisberg’s class at Greenwich House Pottery, Alice Mackler invites him to join her latest show TEXT […]
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VOYAGE MIA interview
Today we’d like to introduce you to Derek Weisberg. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I began sculpting at a very early age starting with the medium of mashed potatoes as soon as I could hold a fork and knife, moving onto action figure assemblage when I could […]
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NEW EXHIBITION
I am very excited for my upcoming 2 person show with Alice Mackler. We will both be showing new sculptures at Kerry Schuss Gallery. Opening Reception November 17th 6-8pm . Hope to see you all there. Kerry Schuss Gallery 73 Leonard st NY NY 10013 Show runs through December 22nd
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Moving Studios to DUMBO for Sharpe Walentas
I have maintained a studio in Bushwick for 4 years, but in a couple weeks I will be moving my studio from Bushwick to DUMBO. I am absolutely honored to have been chosen as one of 17 artists (from 1600 applicants) granted a free studio to work in through the Sharpe Walentas Studio program. The […]
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Juxtapoz Projects group show
I am also thrilled to be included in the inaugural group show at Juxtapoz Projects at Mana Contemporary, curated by Jessica Ross with a bunch of great artists: R E _ A R R A N G E a group exhibition Juxtapoz Projects @ Mana Contemporary October 14 – November 30, 2018 Opening Reception: October […]
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Group Show opening at Thierry Goldberg Sept. 7th
I am thrilled to be included in a group exhibition at Thierry Goldberg opening September 7th. Titled A Scratch in Time, I will be showing 3 new porcelain sculptures along with work from 6 other artists. You can visit their website for details: https://thierrygoldberg.com/A-Scratch-in-Time-Kelly-Beeman-Grace-Metzler-Oren-Pinhassi-Vaughn And below is the press release: A Scratch in Time Kelly Beeman, […]
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Catalogue of new work available
Hello All, I have a new catalogue published and available. It is 34 pages of recent sculptures from 2017 and 2018. (a selection of pages below) It is designed by the very talented friend Shaun Roberts. You can order a copy directly from me through Paypal (please select pay a friend) or Venmo: Derekweisberg@gmail.com. $30 […]
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Sum of All Parts, group show
S U M O F A L L P A R T S TOMORROW, MAY 12TH FROM 7PM TILL 10PM We hope to see you tomorrow at Sum of All Parts, the twentieth and final exhibition at Brilliant Champions Gallery. Sum of All Parts is an endearing group exhibition paying homage to the essence and general necessity of community. In this time of fractured […]
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One of a kind collage artist books coming soon
I have been focusing much of my time in the studio creating collages utilizing photographs of my sculptures as a starting point. These collages will be compiled in book format to make one of a kind artists books. Each book will contain several collages, all different and unique. Below is an example of one of […]
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