I am thrilled to be having a solo exhibition in Paris, at Galerie Lefebvre et Fils. This will be my first solo exhibition with the gallery and in Europe at large. I will be showing new ceramic sculptures made during a month long residency in Versailles, France. Most of the sculptures are made with porcelain, […]
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I am very excited to announce the release and publication of a new book on my work. “Masque et Bergamasque” 200 pages, hardcover, featuring work that spans the last 7 or so years with an essay written in French by Laurent de Verneuil and translated into English. ONLY 200 copies, and will be numbered. This […]
Read MoreCasey 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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