Mel Derzaph, is one of Medicine Hat’s latest self represented artists. Mel who was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1945 is primarily a self taught sculptor. He has always had an eye for design. In his former employment, before retirement, he was involved in the design stages of several prominent buildings in our city. Mel spents hours in his shop in NECH carving both wood and stone. He started carving about ten years ago and is a long time member of the Medicine Hat wood carvers club. Mel was inspired to do stone carvings when he took a Stone Sculptor carving course. Since that time I have been very passionate about abstract stone carving.  Some of his favorite works have been the Birds in Flight.

Just having images escape from a rugged piece of stone is very rewarding.

You can contact me to discuss any of my displayed works.

 

Ph 403 5277606