Chris Meder

From a young age Dunedin sculptor Chris Meder was enthused by different metal forms and shapes. Working alongside his father with cars, studying recycled materials at art school, nine years on various films and a variety of art departments, has given him complete creative freedom to fabricate and transform shapes into his unique sculptural creations.

He studies the shape and texture of the material and visualizes the end product and how that shape and texture can illustrate the sculpture's minutiae.

Each sculpture is unique, and is created through welding piece on top of piece. Throughout the creative process, Chris stands back from the sculpture using various viewpoints to build on and tweak his contemporary creations.

Body language of the sculpture is also important during their creation. Great care is taken to assert a correct anatomical stance. Each sculpture has its own personality, which is promoted with a unique facial expression-hence the reason for naming his creations.

Gallery De Novo has represented Chris's work since July 2008 and the demand for his work has been extraordinary with pieces selling within a few days of coming into the gallery. We currently have a steady list of people to contact when new works arrive, and Chris is happy to look into commissions also - please just contact the gallery for any further details.