Helen DeRamus is an accomplished artist from the cultural city of Atlanta, Georgia. Raised among the historic riches of Grant Park, she had a deep fascination for arts from a tender age, receiving her first camera from her father at the age of eight. Dabbling in dance, piano, and guitar throughout her childhood, she also attended public schools where her exceptional academic prowess granted her an early admission to the esteemed Emory University.
At Emory, DeRamus found herself gravitating toward history, particularly Art History, and it paved her path towards a lifelong romance with art and its influences. She explored intricate aspects of art studies, delving into advertising art and figure drawing at the Art Center of Northern New Jersey. Stretching her boundaries of knowledge, she also researched various artists while studying painting with Joseph Perrin the former Head of the Art Department of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Post her formal studies, DeRamus straddled multiple roles, designing children's accessories, teaching in New Jersey and booking artist tours for the entertainment industry. What brought her back to art was her successful stint running her own photography business, which then expanded into abstract still life and nature photography and finally painting.
For her creative process, DeRamus spends hours in his studio every day, translating her intuitive sense into abstract images realized through charcoal, pen, watercolor, and lithographic crayon. These images are then translated into paintings. The real magic, according to her, resonates in the absence of a rigid plan, allowing multiple layers to form organically. Her art subtly reflects her own experiences with the natural world, echoing a blend of childhood memories, travel tales, and poetic musings inspired by Robert Macfarlane and other writers.
Her artistry has been appraised in numerous group and solo exhibitions, with some of her contributions featured in decorating TV series and print magazines. DeRamus' art isn't just visually striking in it's simplicity, but an intellectually stimulating manifestation of theories, experiments, and judgments. Her artistic philosophy has been significantly influenced by artists Diebenkorn, Giacometti, Paul Klee, and other masters.
She has been actively associated with multiple artist organizations like the Women's Caucus for the Arts, National Museum of the Arts Registry, and Sonoma State University's Special Collections. DeRamus' work has graced many art galleries like TEW Galleries in Atlanta, Georgia and Roan & Black Gallery in Saugatuck, Michigan the most recent. She has won numerous accolades and purchase awards.
Her work constitutes a part of several prestigious collections, placed prominently in the Jacksonville State University Permanent Collection, the Dr. John Burd Estate, and the North Georgia College and University. DeRamus' art emanates an uplifting and calming aura that universally appeals to her wide fan base. They often find her art reminiscent of serene landscapes scattered across the country, alluding to natural formations subtly expressed in soft color palettes.
She is a keen piano player and an avid poetry reader, using music and the written word for inspiration.
At this stage in her career, she is exploring new materials and techniques, showing a keen interest in printmaking. It’s a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation and a constant quest for exploring new frontiers in her artistic journey. As a believer in self-expression and the tangible influence of art in society, DeRamus continues to inspire and shape the artistic landscape with her individualistic creations.