This little robot person was destined to play a supporting role in a bigger artwork. Once finished I fell in love with it and decided it needed a lead act as a stand alone artwork. He/she has been living happily in my living room for a while now, but it’s time for it to travel […]
I was planning to make a small desk lamp and made this piece instead. With a working light. This work is part of a series of short films. Click here to view the episode where I create this work. Mixed materials, ± 21 cmhigh, 10 cm wide. Materials used: my daughter’s broken headlamp, a pastry […]
Inspired by early 2th century racers, Viridi Celeritate (green speed) celebrates the bold man en women who raced these fast cars. Mixed materials, ± 9cm high, 12cm wide and 45cm long. Materials used: wheels for a vintage toy car, typewriter parts, lid from a seventies coffee grinder, keychain ornament, aerial antenna, steel green office thingymabob […]
Brussels 1931. The world was at peace. After the terrible ‘Great War’ ended, Europe had embraced a new movement called ‘friendship for all’. There was a new energy, a feeling of hope. The movement sprung from Germany in the early twenties. Having lost so much in the war, the people of Germany swore: never again. […]
Tertio is a new friend for Levin C. Abantius, aka the Traveller and Nevil the dog. Levin is able to travel long distances through time and space. Trying to unravel the mysteries of life. It’s a hard life for Levin, as he is merely an observer. It was time for a friend, enter Nevil. But […]
My apologies, this story is in Dutch only… — This piece was a gift for a grandson by his grandparents. He was selected to medical school. This was my startingpoint. I wanted to experiment with new materials and techniques. So I created this bust with diorama’s inside. In short: the bust is depicting Bartolius. An […]
My work is shown at Pictura, one of the oldest art societies in The Netherlands. In a beautiful building dating from the 15th century in the heart of Groningen. Derek Scholte – De Dromers | The Dreamers 22 May, 2022 until 26 June, 2022 Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura Sint Walburgstraat 1 9712 HX Groningen Tel 050- […]
Dit weekend (7 en 8 Mei 2022) is mijn atelier en Mini-museum open! Kom kijken tussen 12:00 en 17:00! — This weekend (May the 7th and the 8th) it’s open studio weekend! Come have a look! You are welcome between 12:00 and 17:00! My studio is at: Bakkerstraat 2 9301EL Roden Drenthe, The Netherlands
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It was time for a new website: cleaner, responsive and with bigger images. It’s almost done, just a few images need to be cleaned, shop items added et cetera. If you see things that don’t work, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Cheers and have a great day, Derek