a few sneak Peeks at a work in progress_ Early Stages.

the chimes rang loud today upon sunrise
my heart paused to hear a song bird sing
my morning star  on my mind and in my heart
we are kindred deeply beyond our blood bond
she is like air to my lungs
I love her more then chocolate
and all who know me
know how much i love
chocolate.

She has weathered many a storm
another storm brews
I proudly stand by her side
and offer what i can to help
my mind races
with worry and my soul
swims in turbulent  waters

Today i saw a bunny run past me whilst on phone
parents near by in bush
several deer great me during moments of sighs
silent angels with big brown eyes
the Robins and Finches and red tail hawk
soar high and nearby

the melodic sounds of the chimes
sing softly today
and dance with warm gentle breeze
the beat of my heart
drums a cryptic message of hope

moments for quiet reflection
and prayer
to those who need an embrace
love
light

to hold in day and night

june 1 2024
Diane Marie Kramer

photo Montage by @Diane Marie Kramer

I am honored to be selected to be exhibiting at the "Rockets, Robots & Rayguns" Exhibit.

Curated by Albert Young, this fun and family-friendly exhibition features artwork in all medias. With a concept originally conceived in the 1980's by Albert Young & Maxwell Davis, this is the second rendition of the exhibition. From nostalgic to futuristic, artists get creative with the sci-fi theme.
For more information about the gallery visit charachgallery.org
To RSVP, visit https://jlive.app/events/7756

the work i have in this exhibit is
"Elea, Goddess of compassion and sorrows"
Cement sculpture.

"Morning Star"
mixed media Cement sculpture.
Cement, dry pigment, Turquoise, pearls, steel, cloth etc.
55" h x 60"w x 51"d
By Diane Marie Kramer
Photo courtesy from Photographer- @JamesFeldman2023
-Available work-

Hello lovely people!
As some of you may know, I have been working on a new series of Concrete_mixed Media sculptures which were titled, "Family of 5". They were a deep seeded connection of entities and beings. One of the things about keeping true as a maker is being in tune and in sync with the spirit of the work. Always - listening to where 'it' wishes to go or what 'it' wishes to become. It may have started one way ...and then as the path is followed and explored it will shape shift- in what can be the blink of an eye...or perhaps long afterwards.  This revelation always happens in its own time and I remain grateful to play a part in the process of its creation.  This series is changing and will no longer be titled "The Family of 5". each work wishes to be independent and forms and spirits are changing.
So it goes!

Today_ I shall post some photos from of One of the works from this series. I don't always have the energy or power of health to enter 'the garage womb' studio. I work with several challenges but Do try my best to get in there- saying "HELLO" to the Work in progress and Plants! Then to sweep the floor!
Carrying on rituals in Garage womb- My dear Beloved CeZanne Blue who LOVED with all his beautiful soul... to be with me in this space of fearless creating... I still carry on the rituals that he and i shared.. .such as: making sure his votive is lit
( i use battery votives so as  not to create fire)! I have been known to ignite some powerful flames! lol.
I also turn the music on loud... have a shot of shlivovitz...and do a dance and make sure to sing while working... He would love to dance with me...and when he could not dance...his last months of life..he always smiled watching me ham it up!
There has been many months that going into the Garage womb...was very difficult... i cry too much and feel empty... but this is how i heal. It takes time... the most important thing is not to give up on myself -nor the work.  As my Grandma Barica would say, "we all have something in our lives that demands we try harder and keep faith and not to give up when things are a bit challenging". 
I also try to keep the work, 'honest'. this requires listening carefully.
Not only in the 'look' of the work but what the work is composed of. The materials....need to be the right mix- kind of like a whipping up a magic potion!  The Alchemy - always a fuel for my fire!

OK - NUFF said:
Here are some pics... I will now call this Particular work "Morning Star". She is made in reflection of a very special person in my life. I try to connect to 'an essence' ...not have the work look like the person and their exterior shell. More about the soul.

thank you for allowing me to share with you!
Hope you come back, and leave a comment or two!

dk

   Concerning Landscape, curated by Megan Winkel, is a dual-location exhibition that explores the construct of landscape and its various forms of expression. The show at DAM focuses on conceptual interpretations and features artists Carla Anderson, John Azoni, Helen Gotlib, Carole Harris, Kayla Powers, Sharon Que, Jocelyn Rainey, Olya Salimova, Jon Setter, and Ann Smith. A presentation of works from DAM members is on view at the neighboring Henry Ford Health’s Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion.
Exhibiting Artists at Henry Ford Cancer Pavilion:
Donald Cronkhite, Pamela Day, Ellen Doyle, Frank James Fisher, Bill Gemmell, Alex Gilford, Birgit Huttemann-Holz, Sarah Kasper, Nancy Kozlowski, Diane Marie Kramer, Matt Lewis, Brant MacLean, Steve Miller, Scott Millington, Christine Monhollen, Jon Parlangeli, Catherine Peet, Kari Rasmussen, Christine Ritchie, Bill Schahfer, Mark Zapico

Featured Artist: Beto Patino, curated by Jeff Cancelosi

The work I have in this show is "Silent Night" Mixed media on wood and framed in copper.
Other elements used: paint, cloth, paper, torn pages from departed family prayer book, pressed flower petals, hair, copper mesh, metals...and more.

These are a few of the new works in progress. I am using my Garage studio which I call, "Kramer's Art Womb". i am running out of time weather-wise...and not sure how or when i have chance to  continue...when water from the hose need be turned off. (where i live we get very cold weather). No sink in the studio or running water. The work is made like most of my work in a rather primitive way. I envy those who know how to use tools. I have some such as: tin snips, hammer, staple gun...but for the most part I put things together in the very same way I had as a child. It all comes intuitively. This presents both pros and cons. I like to play with the work in early stages...adding some things to it and perhaps some stay and some may be tossed.... the work comes into its own on its own time. The forms are made thus far of mortar mix , steel mesh, pigment pieces of tree limbs...rope, etc... I hope you enjoy some of the following photos of this 'Family of five" journey. I will try to add more photos later on. Thank you for your visit and Please feel free to comment if you so wish. Cheers!
DMK. November 9th 2022