United Kingdom
• 1997
407 followers
Biography
Dervis Akdemir, born in 1997, is a British sculptor specializing in pop art and minimalistic designs. He graduated from King's College London and he earned The Architectural Imagination certificate from Harvard University. Akdemir gained recognition when one of his artworks was featured in a recent season of Love Island, subsequently showcased in Hello Magazine. In a remarkably brief period, his sculptures garnered acclaim, earning distinctions such as Best of May on Artfinder, Beulah's Portrait Picks, and recognition in Minimalist Interior design picks by editors.
Akdemir draws inspiration from Greek Mythology and historical events that have shaped contemporary society. Each of his designs skillfully combine contrasting elements, challenging the concept of impossibility. Working with natural materials like clay and plaster, he employs ancient methods to craft each sculpture. Influenced by notable artists such as Banksy and Andy Warhol, Akdemir infuses modern elements into simple sculptures. His works have graced exhibitions at the Parallax Art Fair and the British Library, notably during the Alexander the Great exhibition, showcasing his commitment to both historical and contemporary artistic influences.
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Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 30 x 18 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 7.1 x 3.9 inch
€157
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 52 x 28 x 20 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 11 x 7.9 inch
€265
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 30 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
€259
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 65 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€796
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 48 x 35 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 13.8 x 5.5 inch
€362
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 31 x 23 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 9.1 x 5.9 inch
€241
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 6.3 inch
€1,145
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 85 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€1,688
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,025
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 14 x 30 x 7 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 11.8 x 2.8 inch
€169
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€482
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€464
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 36 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 14.2 x 6.3 inch
€904
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 55 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13 x 11.8 inch
€1,386
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 24 x 15 x 12 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 5.9 x 4.7 inch
€229
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 33 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
€193
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 35 x 27 x 13 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 10.6 x 5.1 inch
€181
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€482
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€482
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 42 x 23 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 9.1 x 5.9 inch
€217
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 24 x 20 x 13 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 7.9 x 5.1 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 36 x 27 x 13 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 10.6 x 5.1 inch
€181
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 49 x 32 x 15 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 12.6 x 5.9 inch
€241
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 7.9 inch
€542
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 19 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
€78
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 35 x 23 x 25 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 9.1 x 9.8 inch
€175
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 39 x 22 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch
€108
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 19 x 21 x 15 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 8.3 x 5.9 inch
€102
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 46 x 26 x 20 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 10.2 x 7.9 inch
€422
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 25 x 15 x 4 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 5.9 x 1.6 inch
€253
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 34 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
€338
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 41 x 18 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 7.1 x 5.9 inch
€241
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 42 x 25 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch
€313
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 44 x 25 x 14 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 9.8 x 5.5 inch
€217
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 16 x 20 x 14 cm Sculpture - 6.3 x 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€115
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 15 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 5.9 inch
€422
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 37 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch
€506
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The artistic movements of the artists are: Ancient Inspiration
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The year of birth of the artist is: 1997