A Life Defined by Light and Shadow The story of Derwent Lees is one of profound resilience and a relentless pursuit of beauty amidst personal tragedy. Born Desmond Lees in the rugged landscape of Hobart, Tasmania, his early years were marked by a pivotal moment of hardship that would forever alter his physical journey. At the age of nineteen, a riding accident resulted in the amputation of his left foot, yet this physical limitation c…