Derek Schapper has adopted, revived and adapted examples of modernist designs into timber wall ornaments with an Australian/European flavour. Creating fluidity and movement from a group of static objects, mainly birds and fish, which is enhanced by mounting them off-wall to create depth and shadows.
The choice of timber is a big part of the design process. Generally made with Western Australia’s unique timbers, especially jarrah, though also some exotics. WA has a wide variety of Eucalyptus with colours ranging from deep red to creamy white. Banksia, casuarina and melaleuca add further possibilities in texture, grain and colour.
In addition to wall ornaments, Derek makes pictures, in either painted or unpainted timber. These range over different styles and subjects - art deco, landscape, abstract, architectural and floral.
