Stefan Duerst is a visual artist whose roots reach back to the authentic European Blacksmith tradition. Watering these with his open mind and incredible drive to push boundaries is creating the conditions for Magic that shines on in embassies, public buildings, museums and private collections world wide.
“My fabricated and forged pieces are an extension of each other, interpreting and expressing my thoughts and feelings through their own specific aesthetic. My pieces are abstract, exploring archaic forms, space/ non-space relations, and the use of colors.”
Soul Gate #10 on display at Canadian Foreign Affairs Dept., Washington D.C., USA. Hot formed steel, Powdercoat paint, 18"x14"x12"
Soul Gate #4 on display at The Tett Centre, Kingston, Canada. Hot formed steel, Powdercoat paint, 20'x3'x2'
Supreme Bubbling Totem #1 on display at the Canadian Embassy, Rabatt, Morocco.