The act itself is the goal, and the results—sometimes surprising, sometimes a failure—are part of the process. This work is a chance to explore the edges of my mind and test the possibilities of what I can create. Seeing how cinematography and photography can inform each other is interesting to me, and I’m dedicated to spending time in these creative edges. Ultimately, I want to change the way people see, by changing the way I do.
This work presents new challenges and unexpected outcomes as Derek uses cinematography to craft art pieces, inspiring a range of ideas and directions. The pieces are coming to fruition at Transport Art Gallery, where he collaborates with like-minded creatives to explore the poetic possibilities of the moving image.
moving image
1878 - Humanity collection
Photography
Telling a story with a single frame has been Derek’s pursuit since the mid-1990s. Rooted in analogue and evolving with digital tools, his images convey a truthful presence, crafted in-camera. He is drawn to subjects that reveal nuance in natural light, capturing moments with subtlety and depth.
The Gap - A collection of imagery from the Canadian Prairie's , captured in film and digital.
