Now that my Crow show is officially hung and receiving visitors at ARTHOUSE Gallery on R Street in Sacramento, I am able to turn my focus towards preparing for my 2022 Assemblage Making Workshop! Open to all levels of experience and artistic backgrounds, this exclusive two day event (happening in San Francisco over the first weekend in August) will provide an opportunity to learn useful techniques utilizing re-purposed, found objects. I'll share the secrets of my own professional practice, offer assistance to help guide your creative process and expand your scope of usable materials. (offered to adults 18+) I invite you to learn more through the Workshop tab in my Linktr.ee in my bio. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I'd love to meet and make art with you! #artistworkshop #assemblageworkshop #assemblageart #assemblageartists #foundobjects #foundobjectart #liveandlearn #creativereuse #bringingobjectstolife #tellyourstorywithart #artmakersunite #sanfranciscoartist #diannehoffmanart #toolsofthetrade #artistsmakethebestfriends #artstudio #artistatwork #assemblagestudio (at Arc Studios & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce64FWGPuFc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This unique piece was created for a group exhibition of diptychs. As an art term a diptych is an artwork consisting of two pieces or panels, that together create a singular art piece. These can be attached together or presented adjoining each other. In medieval times, panels were often hinged so that they could be closed and the artworks protected. Rather than show two works side by side I opted to integrate them into one by representing a woman’s earthly existence as a portrait in the flesh with a two dimensional Victorian era photograph and then her afterlife as a three dimensional ribcage. These were both set behind an antique hinged train window and screen with the visor turned upside down into a shelf for the hourglass that tells the time passed between them. A Glass Half Full, 2018 assemblage, 28” x 14” x 12” (Sold) #glasshalffull #afterlife #trainwindow #diptych #lifeafterdeath #ghost #hereafter #lifeanddeath #spirit #shadow #hourglass #assemblage #assemblageart #assemblageartists #foundibjectart #creativereuse #recycle #upcycle #bringingobjectstolife #diannehoffmanart https://www.instagram.com/p/CasPe1Xpw64/?utm_medium=tumblr

Myths answer timeless questions and serve as a compass for each generation. Legends are told to explain the world and our mortal experience by providing hope, heroes and direction. Unlike fairy tales, each are reflections of our reality. They are warnings and promises, laments as celebrations. In my 2018 Myths & Legends series, conceptualized with exhibition partner Joshua Coffy @giftprolific, I reinvented mythical themes and characters with salvaged, found-objects. Much like the legends I portrayed- the materials themselves provide a unique perspective of our disposable past and the enlightened transformation we are capable of. Here We Are, the Hereafter, 2017 assemblage, 24" x 12" x 5" (Sold) The Midrash explains that in the Garden of Eden after Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge, she gave its fruit to all of the animals to eat. Only the chol (phoenix) abstained from eating it. So, death was decreed upon all animals except the phoenix, which was granted eternal life. Some say that a phoenix lives a thousand years, at the end of which a fire issues forth from its nest and burns it up. All that remains is an egg, from which the phoenix grows new limbs and lives again The Phoenix is a symbol of good luck, harmony, peace, balance, and prosperity. This magical creature represents fire and passion – the flames of true inspiration. It represents the continuation of life in flames of change #hereafter #hoylebird #phoenix #phoenixfromtheflames #rebirth #fireandpassion #risefromtheasshes #myth #mythology #legend #gardenofeden #assemblage #assemblageart #foundobjectart #diannehoffmanart #bird #birdcarcaus #honoringanimalsinart #bringingobjectstolife #reliquiry #mythicalcreatures #birdegg #whichcomesfirst #storyteller #clockcase #forbiddenfruit #flamesofchange https://www.instagram.com/p/Cac00YAJXE6/?utm_medium=tumblr

"The Way Out is the Way" (aka the Minotaur ) was one in a series of six assemblages I created for the conceptual 2017 Myths & Legends duo exhibition (with artist friend Joshua Coffy of @giftprolific) at Secession Art & Design. This piece later was won and acquired by a collector at ArtSpan's 2018 Benefit Auction. Legend has it that the Minotaur was the offspring of a magnificent snow-white bull and that of Pasiphaë, the wife of King Minos of Crete. Being the unnatural offspring of a woman and a beast, the Minotaur grew to become brutal and ferocious. An enormous labyrinth was constructed to contain him. My version of this Minotaur has found autonomy within his confines, gratitude for his solitude and acceptance of his supernatural self. #minotaur #supernaturalself #thewayout #thewayin #labyrinth #greekmythology #mythicalcreature #legends #assemblageart #assemblageartists #foundobjectart #diannehoffmanart #bringingobjectstolife #acceptance https://www.instagram.com/p/CZCmkRzpyQf/?utm_medium=tumblr

"Soar Above the Horizon" (aka Pegasus) was one in a series of six assemblages I created (and sold) for the conceptual 2017 Myths & Legends duo exhibition (with artist friend Joshua Coffy of @giftprolific) at Secession Art & Design. Legend has it that the beautiful white, winged horse known as Pegasus carries Zeus' thunderbolts through the sky. Pegasus is a goodhearted, gentle creature, somewhat naive but always eager to help. Everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, a bountiful spring burst forth. For service and loyalty, Zeus honored him with immortality turning Pegasus into the largest constellation in the northern hemisphere. #myths #legends #mythicalcreature #pegasus #wingedhorse #zeus #greekmythology #assemblageart #assemblageartist #foundobjectart #diannehoffmanart #bringingobjectstolife #soarabovethehorizon https://www.instagram.com/diannehoffmanart/p/CZAEoH_pN5w/?utm_medium=tumblr

TODAY is your last chance to see my solo show ANATOMICALLY INCORRECT at @umagalleryoakland within Mosswood Chapel at 3630 Telegraph Avenue on Oakland. Gallery hour today, Saturday September 25th are 11am-4pm. Tremendous thanks to the great number of folks that have checked it out and shared their enthusiasm for the presentation. It has been a genuine pleasure! #anatomicallyincorrect #diannehoffmanart #umagalleryoakland #assemblageartist #oaklandexhibition #oaklandartshow #oaklandartgallery #bringingobjectstolife #theembalmingroom (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQEIGmp8fO/?utm_medium=tumblr

So this is how this one turned out...”Second Chance” is another new work for the Diptychs show opening at @arcgallerysf on Saturday June 23 7-9pm. Come and See! #diptych #horses #assemblage #assemblageart #assemblageartist #sfart #sfartist #sfbayareaartist #foundobjectart #bringingobjectstolife #secondchance #lfeanddeath #takeyourchances #diannehoffmanart (at Arc Studios & Gallery)

Working on a new series of “smalls” for the December @cityartssf gallery group show. Stay Tuned! #smallart #assemblageart #tinyoilcans #assemblagesculpture #artmakesgreatgifts #diannehoffmanart #bringingobjectstolife (at Arc Studios & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGvwsgrhY1B/?igshid=1rwuo47e3v0ht

My #lochnessmonster #wip is coming along. Working on his box today. #mythsandlegends #legendhasit #nessie #mythologicalcreatures #bringingobjectstolife #foundobjects #assemblageart #sfartist #sundaysinthestudio (at Arc Studios & Gallery)

The #jackalope is finished! #mythsandlegends #myths&legends #mythology #mythologicalcreatures #assemblageart #bringingobjectstolife #rabbitwithantlers (at Arc Studios & Gallery)

Back in the studio after a too long hiatus. SF Open Studios is coming up so want to bring some new pieces to life before my event date of October 1st! It’s all virtual this year so save the date to join me in my studio online! #sfos2019 #bringingobjectstolife #diannehoffmanart (at Arc Studios & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEK4sakhl38/?igshid=1o0570guear3l

Come meet my Gold Dust Woman at the Discolandia Part 2 show opening at WonderlandSF (1266 Valencia Street in SF) this Saturday night 6-10pm featuring over 80 artists with works created on vinyl records. #golddustwoman #inspiredbylyrics #foundobjectart #assemblageart #assemblageartist #sfartevent #discolandia #sfartshow #sfartopening #artonrecords #vinylrecords #fleetwoodmac #stevienicks #bringingobjectstolife #blackwidow #youbetterputyourkingdomupforsale @stevienicks @stevienicksnation (at Wonderland SF) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrT7tQXh42-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=183c3pj49pcux

My lil #wrestler has his orifices bandaged up so his mask can be painted flashy fighting colors for the upcoming Lucha Libre show opening at @wonderlandsf on Sat. June 8th!. #dollhead #bringingobjectstolife #airdryclay #maskedwrestler #vivamexico #workinprogress #sfartist #sfassemblageartist #bullhorns #luchelibremask #luchelibre (at Arc Studios & Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmo95LDFoKG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n2yexzbsljxp

Day one of #WIP for #luchalibre show Open September 1 at Wonderland SF Gallery. #mask #mexicanwrestler #maskedwrestler #vivamexico #airdryclay #maskeddoll #dollhead #bringingobjectstolife #assemblageartist #sfartist (at Arc Studios & Gallery)

ONE WEEK AWAY my duo show with the incredible @shaneizykowski opens at @artattacksf in the Castro district of San Francisco. Please join us for an interactive celebration of this #verysuperstitious exhibition on #fridaythe13th of July 6-9pm!!!! #superstions #superstitionssf #assemblageart #bringingobjectstolife #artistsmakethebestfriends #bringingsuperstitionstolife #sfartshow #sfart #sfartists #sfbayareaartist #savethedate #auspiciousoccasion #sfartgallery (at Art Attack SF)

Back to work on this #WIP coming together for my upcoming SUPERSTITIONS duo show with the phenomenal @shaneizykowski opening at @artattacksf on #fridaythe13th of July! #evileye #superstion #superstionsSF #bringingobjectstolife #assemblageartist #sfart #sfartist #sfartshow #sfartexhibition #verysuperstitious #skeleton #skull (at Arc Studios & Gallery)