Ousmane Dermé

Born in 1969 in Burkina Faso, Ousmane Dermé has been fully dedicated to sculpture since the 1980s. He quickly captivated a wide audience by creating bronze sculptures that play with sleek lines and refined forms. He gained particular recognition for designing and producing the monument for the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Ouagadougou.

In 2005, he established his studio in the south of France, where he has lived ever since. His works can now be found in private collections across numerous countries.

REFINED SCULPTURES

Guided by inspiration, Ousmane Dermé primarily interprets the human figure, seeking through the movement of material to express the beauty of nature and life. His sculptures feature smooth forms and pure lines that inspire harmony and serenity.

THE MEDIUM: BRONZE

Ousmane Dermé learned the art of lost-wax bronze casting at a very young age and masters every stage of this ancient craft. Today, he creates his sculptures in bronze at his studio in Poucharramet, France.

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Ousmane Dermé has received multiple accolades for his work: he was guest of honour at the Salon des Arts Plastiques in Le Fousseret and at the Salon des Arts Plastiques in L’Union, and won the Public Prize at the Salon de la Sculpture et du Marbre in Saint-Béat.

At the Salon d'Automne in Sorèze, he was awarded three distinctions: guest of honour, Public Prize, and Sculpture Prize. He also received the Sculpture Prize at the Séméart Biennial in Séméac, and the Public Prize at the Biennial of Sculpture in Montauban.

Discover our exclusive interview with the artist: Ousmane Dermé: Expressing the Beauty of Nature and Life