A Statement

Derek, a resident of Huntertown, IN was born in Fort Wayne. For nearly two decades, he has worked in the medical device welding field.

Derek's passion for welding extends to his art, where he focuses his attention to detail and cleanliness. He creates animal sculptures by upcycling used cutlery, giving new purpose to discarded objects through welding. You can frequently find him treasure hunting for silverware at thrift stores across Fort Wayne.