N. B. Derro at The Laughing Buddha

Nicolas Ben Derro is a visual artist, musician, and poet born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. The work of N.B. Derro explores his nihilistic and absurd beliefs surrounding the creative process, the folly of life, and the meaninglessness of it all.  Through depictions of the surrealist realm, he challenges the viewer or listener to explore concepts of nothingness in order to find enjoyment in the simplicity of it. There is no pre-meditation in the images, words, or sounds created by N.B. Derro, and the entire creative process is as much a viewing experience for him as it is for the viewer who enjoys the final product. This transfer of consciousness and lack of credence to meaning creates an experience for the creator and viewer to construct their own version of enjoyment without being force fed an intention or experience.

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