Diane Marie Kramer's Art Blog
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Concrete mixed media. 58" H x 57 " W x 57" D
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 "Elea- Goddess of Compassion and Sorrows" Concrete Mixed media 40" H x 28" w X 30" D |  |
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"SHE" concrete Mixed Media. (Detail photos). hopefully, more photos soon!
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"Guerrière totémique" "Totemic She-Warrior"
Concrete Mixed Media. 40" h x 24" w x 30" d
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New Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture museum 2025
6/6/2025
"Rebirth of Gort- Prince of Peace" cement Mixed media robot by Diane Marie Kramer ... He is a robot that protects and shoots PEACE from his ray-guns! The planet and people in today's world need help and healing. He even has a music box that plays the tune "Somewhere over the rainbow". This work is made from various objects from saved childhood and given objects from loved ones some who still grace this earth..and some who no longer live. Gort...is a friendly Robot!
"Bird Lady"
Merit award winner
Cement Mixed media by Diane Marie Kramer
She is Wise and knowing. She protects and is a nurturing mother in spirit and in purpose. A Totem. She Serves as potent totem symbols for us all who are on the spiritual journey. She has a keen ability to traverse between sky and earth and mirrors our own access as women to the intuitive realms. Birds signify finding direction from signs... journeying between worlds - awakening inner vision.
a few sneak Peeks at a work in progress_ Early Stages.
The following images are from a current Work in Progress made from Cement, steel mesh and tid bits of this and that I include in the mix. I usually will sweep the floor while making and include what is on floor into the special brew_ All connected and all hold special meaning to my soul. At this stage of the process things are in flux and will shape shift - including form to some degree and most certainly the skin of the work_ The patina.
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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
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
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
|  "Sacred Green" mixed media |
SAVE THE DATE:
June 10th, 2023
from 7 pm to 10 pm-
Artists RECEPTION
Happy to be sharing some good news today in a world where one usually turns on news and hears a lot of sad and tragic happenings. So, delighted to share something pleasant and fun with you! I have had the great honor of exhibiting 3 times prior at the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Musuem. I am grateful to be showing a work once again!
This exhibit will be the free to public.
Exhibition Details: The exhibition dates are June 10 to July 29, 2023. The Museum is open to the public and you can visit the exhibition during Museum hours of Monday-Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Visitation times beyond these hours can be arranged by appointment and calling 989-964-7125. Find out more by visiting: marshallfredericks.org The exhibition reception will be held in the Museum and Jo Anne and Donald Petersen Sculpture Garden on Saturday, June 10 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Save the date if you can make it!
marshallfredericks.org/
June 10th, 2023
from 7 pm to 10 pm-
Artists RECEPTION
Happy to be sharing some good news today in a world where one usually turns on news and hears a lot of sad and tragic happenings. So, delighted to share something pleasant and fun with you! I have had the great honor of exhibiting 3 times prior at the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Musuem. I am grateful to be showing a work once again!
This exhibit will be the free to public.
Exhibition Details: The exhibition dates are June 10 to July 29, 2023. The Museum is open to the public and you can visit the exhibition during Museum hours of Monday-Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Visitation times beyond these hours can be arranged by appointment and calling 989-964-7125. Find out more by visiting: marshallfredericks.org The exhibition reception will be held in the Museum and Jo Anne and Donald Petersen Sculpture Garden on Saturday, June 10 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Save the date if you can make it!
marshallfredericks.org/
little history about the Museum:In 2008 the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University held its first Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition. Although there are many venues that host juried exhibitions, this one is unique because it is entirely devoted to three-dimensional artworks. The exhibition was initiated to support living artists working in sculpture. It is open to artists living on the Great Lakes States. The exhibition, which over the years has displayed the work of some of Michigan and Northern Indiana’s finest sculptors, has provided the Great Lakes Bay Region with the quality artwork usually seen in large metropolitan areas. This year we have expanded our eligibility to Great Lakes bordering States. Sculptures are representational, abstract and non-representational created in a wide variety of media and styles. The artists themselves represent a range of unique careers and backgrounds. Overall the exhibition boasts a wide unique variety of sculptural forms.
the work i have in this exhibit is
"Elea, Goddess of compassion and sorrows"
Cement sculpture.
"Elea, Goddess of compassion and sorrows"
Cement sculpture.
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"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-
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
Current stage of "Morning Star" March 26th 2023 sculpture WIP and photo by Diane Marie Kramer
Back side-sculpture WIP and photo by Diane Marie Kramer
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Me_ about to enter the "Garage Art Womb" on a Moody March day 2023
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DIANE MARIE KRÄMER
A hopeless Dog Lover- and lover of Fine chocolate-working in the Studio Fine Arts. A Maker of Sculpture-Painting-
mixed media
& photography.
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