Derek Pearce

Derek Pearce DipAD Cert Ed.

Has worked as an artist and musician for over 40 years.

For many years, he taught in the Theatre Department at (what was) Wimbledon School of Art. He founded the comedy band ‘Roaring Jelly’ which made albums and toured for 12 years - and at the same time worked with John and Sue Fox of ‘Welfare State International’ doing site specific street theatre and community celebrations.

Derek was also a founder member of ‘Scaramouch & Co Puppet Theatre’ which, for 15 yrs, worked art centers, theatres, children’s parties and beaches.

As a composer and musical director  Derek has worked in Theatre, on Radio, on several Channel 4 TV programs and also the BBC 2 drama ‘Marvellous’ which won 2 BAFTAS.

Derek invented the concept of ‘Water Tables’. Glass tops supported by sleeping Hippos, Diving Ducks, Dolphins, Seals in rock pools - and also a Man in the Bath! ‘Water Tables’ have sold all over the world and been exhibited in Chicago, Las Vegas, LA, Tokyo, London, Glasgow and Birmingham.

This is a précis of a life’s work - thinking up and developing ideas. Isn’t that what art is for?

Here’s what Einstein said ‘Imagination is more important than knowledge’