Myth and sculpture have a long association in the history of art,
focusing on journeys, colonisation, violence, progress and identity –
with the very earliest carved pieces as well as the renowned Greek
all subjects that speak to the problematic nature of power and
& Egyptian statues being of gods and heroes. The work of Adriaan
masculinity. Diedericks uses the qualities inherent in bronze casting,
Diedericks brings to mind the sculptural forms of Ancient Greece,
such as scale and plasticity, to interrogate the imagery and
but with undeniably contemporary refinement. Inspired by Classical,
materials of authority and dominance, which serve both as vessels
African and European mythology, Adriaan Diedericks draws on
and burdens to us.
ancient, local and personal history to show how the past haunts present consciousness. Born in Piketberg, Diedericks graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 2013 with a degree in Fine Arts. He lives and works Theseus, St Sebastian, Adamastor and other myths are explored
in Strand, and his work can be found in both local and international
through elements of the sculptures, with the central imagery
collections.
Adriaan Diedericks Burdened Man (maquette) I Bronze 18 x 8.5 x 30 cm 01/12 AD00117A R17,100
Adriaan Diedericks Burdened Man Bronze 68 x 116 x 40 cm 01/03 AD00317A R240,000 – with detail inside boat R210,000 – no detail inside boat
Adriaan Diedericks Oblivion (maquette) Bronze 40 x 33 x 23.5 cm 01/12 AD00417A R36,000
Adriaan Diedericks Huh Bronze 51.5 x 44 x 14 cm 01/12 AD00517A R27,000
Adriaan Diedericks Oblivion Bronze 132 x 60 x 60 cm 01/12 AD00617A R94,000
Adriaan Diedericks Upheld Conviction Bronze 51 x 15 x 11 cm 01/12 AD00717A R20,000
Adriaan Diedericks Burdened Man (maquette) II Bronze 15 x 11 x 28 cm 01/12 AD00217A R17,100
Adriaan Diedericks Floating Fragment Bronze 40 x 13 x 10 cm 01/01 AD00817A R14,000
Adriaan Diedericks Ether Digital photographic print 01/05 AD02017A R9,800 (framed)
Adriaan Diedericks Truncated IV Bronze 34x 20 x 12 cm 01/12 AD00917A R17,100
Adriaan Diedericks Ship I Bronze 35 x 40 x 11 cm 01/01 AD01016A R22,000
Adriaan Diedericks Transfiguration, 2017 220 x 120 x 85 cm 01/06 AD01117A Resin R194,000 Bronze R565,000
Adriaan Diedericks Transfiguration (Obsolete), 2017 Bronze 43 x 17 x 44 cm 01/12 AD01217A R34,200
Adriaan Diedericks Arrow Bronze Dimensions variable 01/01 AD02317A R900 EACH
Adriaan Diedericks Corpus Bronze 172 x 90 x 25 cm 01/08 AD01317A R140,000
Adriaan Diedericks Tittle Tattle I, II & III 2017 Bronze +/- 8 x 3 x 4 cm 01/01 R800 EACH
Adriaan Diedericks Ship (Large, Medium & Small), 2017 Bronze 43 x 48 x 8 cm, 38 x 41 x 10 cm, 11 x 12 x 3 cm 01/01 R34,000, R22,000, R2,000
Adriaan Diedericks Hideous Phantom of Unearthly Pallor I, 2012 Digital photographic print 01/05 AD02117A R9,800 (framed)
Adriaan Diedericks Hideous Phantom of Unearthly Pallor II, 2012 Digital photographic print 01/05 AD02217A R9,800 (framed)
Adriaan Diedericks Transfiguration (bust) Bronze 59 x 31 x 40 cm 01/08 AD02417A R55,000