"Fiber on the edge- beyond the decorative" Artist Reception photos to share!

Sharing some  photographs taken at the Artists opening Reception.
Exhibit runs from July 26th to September 2nd 2026.
Artist Talk on August 30th at 2 pm. 
thejdetroit.org/culture-education/janice-charach-gallery/

      "Mr. Bojangles" Fabric Mixed Media 
by. Diane Marie Krämer

A whimsical and magical sculpture using years worth of saved, found  or given cloth, buttons, Glass, bottle caps, feathers, fur and wood...and more.

Empowering all spirits then and now!
(photographs by
Michael Schaefer)

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"Clothe Me in Courage"  Fabric Mixed Media
by Diane Marie Krämer
photo by Michael Schaefer
ABOUT THIS WORK:
“Spirit spoke to me, advising me I would require courage. More courage, for what was to come.
Courage comes from and is of the heart—the word means heart. And I asked: How am I to express this courage in a tangible way?
Create a form, Spirit said, and call it courage—pure, naked courage. It will grow as you are fashioning it—both physically before you, and within your heart.. Then don it with material that has been important in your life. Fabrics of meaning. All your life you have clothed yourself, your table, your home. Gather bits and pieces of these to form a rich garment, and clothe courage in it. Don courage with this sacred vestment.
Your heart will grow braver from this ritual of courage creation. ”
Clothe Me in Courage . . . .
As I remember all whom I have lost, and my heart is breaking, and my hands are shaking, and even as I acknowledge that there are more losses coming. I am placing ribbons and buttons and shells and keys and feathers on this beautiful being to celebrate life even as I mourn. I am throwing riotous color against the darkness.
I am reminding my SELF that I am loved and that I LOVE in spite of any and all heartbreak".