Derr Designs Visual Elements For Plays In Broadway's Pearl Project
Visual images created by internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios will be prominent in original plays that honor the works of award-winning Filipino-American playwrights. All are world premiere events produced by Diverse City Theater Company. Mr. Derr has been the creative director for DCT since its inception five years ago.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) July 08, 2010 - Visual images created by internationally exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios will be prominent in original plays that honor the works of award-winning Filipino-American playwrights. The Pearl Project Theater Festival will have a limited engagement at the Clurman Theater in New York City from July 6-July 25.
These unique theatrical offerings include two full length productions and two one-acts in repertory. All are world premiere events produced by Diverse City Theater Company.
Mr. Derr has been the creative director for DCT since its inception five years ago. He worked closely with artistic director Victor Lirio discussing the main dramatic arcs of the plays, then creating images that would convey the essence of each of them.
"I tried to capture the content and message in each production of this exceptional series. I wanted to do justice to these gifted artists," commented Mr. Derr. "At times, it was a daunting task."
Mr. Derr employs a wide cross section of artistic disciplines including traditional and digital painting, mixed media, assemblages and photography. His works have recently been displayed at the European Council of International Schools in Nice, France; and Art Expo in New York City. .
Mr. Derr has won numerous awards including: the Adobe Digital Imaging Competition, International. Digital Mural Competition and NY Art Director's Club. He has been featured in Gallery and Studio Magazine, Photoshop User, and Digital Fine Arts Magazine as well as numerous online exhibitions and websites.
Digital representations of Mr. Derr's licensed properties are available upon request.
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