Derrick Cruz meets creativity at the intersection of storytelling, craftsmanship, and myth. He forges objects, art, musical compositions, and branding concepts, nurturing their impact through modern and primitive means. Cruz's goal is to spark a sense of wonder and context in those who engage with his work.
Cruz has received several international honors and has exhibited at The New York Museum of Art and Design and The Santa Monica Museum of Art, among others. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Art Forum, Forbes, Financial Times, V, W, Rolling Stone, and more.
Cruz was born in Brooklyn, raised in Puerto Rico, and currently lives and works in Philadelphia.