McDermott was born and rasied in New York. Largely self-taught, among one of his earliest artistic influences was his personal contact with the great animal sculptor, Anna Hyatt Huntington. Since the introduction of the limited edition bronze sculptures by D.E.McDermott in 1986, he has received extraordinary attention and his sculptures have been included in collections throughout the world. Prominent among his formal studies was his work with the California sculptor and teacher, Richard Miller.He uses the highest quality bronze casting techniques available and finishes the pieces with true patinas. Working with figurative themes, simplicity of design, and elegant presentation, his sculptures invite the viewer’s eyes to return again and again.

“My aim in making a sculpture is to create a form of the figure that is abstracted to some degree. While keeping to a figurative framework, I search for interesting ways to model it in the clay. I use an oil based clay which allows me time to work and rework the piece without the concern of the clay drying out as is the case with water-based clay. I try to minimize detail and look for long, fluid lines whenever possible. In a “Mother and Child” bronze, for example, my aim is for the viewer to have not only an emotional response to the relationship portrayed, but in addition, an appreciation of the “sculptural” lines and form of the figures.”

Projects & Installation

His large sculpture,“Youth”, was commissioned in the city of Valencia, Spain for its Exposition.

His“Joy of Dance”sculpture is on permanent display in Shinji, Japan.

His“Dance of Life”is the artistic centerpiece of the Central DuPage Hospital’s Women and Children’s Pavilion in chicago.

The large version of ‘Rejoice’ was commissioned by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for their public collection.

A life-size bronze was installed in the Central Garden Court of the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Medical Center.

Seven bronzes was aquired by the insurance firm LISI Inc for their coprorate offices in San Mateo, CA.

Three sculptures were selected by the Global Summit of Women 2008 for its Award Presentation Ceremonies, which was held in Hanoi Vietnam.

his completion and installation of five seven foot high bronzes, commissioned by the University of Arkansas, for the entrance to their new state-of-the-art Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the Fayetteville campus.