Derek

Derek fromRomania is a contemporary visual artist based in Bucharest, whose eclectic works span painting, installation, and digital media. He is known for drawing inspiration from the urban landscapes of Romania, infusing his practice with themes of memory, cultural identity, and the shifting boundaries between tradition and modernity. Derek’s approach blends expressive brushwork with found imagery and mixed media, resulting in pieces that are both deeply personal and reflective of wider social narratives.

After graduating from the National University of Arts in Bucharest, he began exhibiting in independent galleries and alternative spaces across Europe, quickly gaining recognition for his raw aesthetic and incisive commentary. His recent projects delve into the textures of daily life, using discarded objects and digital layering to capture the fragmented realities of post-communist society. Derek’s work has been included in group and solo exhibitions in Bucharest, Berlin, and London, and he continues to expand his practice through cross-disciplinary collaborations within the European art scene.