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Rady Children's Hospital Adds "Intent" to Their Collection
“Intent” |
In early 2010, Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego, CA added Pamela's painting, entitled Intent, to their permanent collection.
Stillness Painting at 2010 Celebration of the Arts Competition
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The Celebration of the Arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan selected my painting, entitled Stillness, for the 37th Annual Juried Spiritual Arts Competition.
Discovery Painting at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids
After 17 difficult days in the cardiac unit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our first son finally came home. We also battled for our second son's life for 23 days in Swedish Hospital of Denver. And our third son spent two days in the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital of Grand Rapids. Although all three of our sons experienced traumatic births, each one enjoys health today. But I know the tears and pain of the mothers, pacing the NICU halls because with each son's birth, I, too, had to walk through the path of suffering. Note: To commemorate this painting, I have dedicated it to my dear father-in-law. Near the painting, a small plaque reads: “In honor of my father-in-law, one of the kindest men I have ever met.” |
In November of 2009, my painting entitled, Discovery, joined the public collection at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. I requested that my painting would be displayed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU ) because all three of our sons spent their first days in intensive care nurseries.
Pamela's Original Paintings Exhibited at DeJonge Gallery and StudioDavid DeJonge Gallery and Studio Current Exhibition: | ||
Companions |
Finishing Touches |
Tulips |
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Companions Painting Featured at ArtPrize 2009 in Grand Rapids
Pamela's original watercolor painting, Companions, was on display at Open Concepts Gallery in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan as an ArtPrize 2009 exhibit from September 23 to October 10.
Pamela's Artist Statement:
Twenty-five years ago in Japan while on a bus waiting at a red light, I spied a girl at a corner fruit stand. I reached for my camera. But I couldn't find it.
Traveling like a typical American with an overstuffed bag, I flung aside my water bottle, a Japanese-American dictionary, and a few neatly wrapped souvenirs. Finally, I located it.
In the nick of time—as the girl peered back—I snapped her picture. Seconds later the light turned green, and the bus lurched forward.
In my Companions painting, I endeavored to capture the beauty and simplicity of Japanese life. After developing the photo, I realized the girl had a blue-eyed Caucasian doll strapped to her chest.
Companions mirrors my experience as a Caucasian, living among a shiny black-haired people. My Japanese friends not only hosted me for dinner, but they welcomed me into their lives, erasing the boundaries. An unknown writer said, “I love forms beyond my own and rue the borders between us.” Living abroad taught me this.
Intent Painting Joins the Permanent Collection at Metro Health Hospital of Grand Rapids
To honor my dad, and to express gratitude for the opportunities he gave me to develop as an artist, I have dedicated one of my paintings to him. In June of 2009, my painting entitled, Intent, joined the public collection at Metro Health Hospital. On the wall next to the painting, a small plaque reads: “In loving memory of my dad.” |
My dad always encouraged my creativity. Proud of my artistic accomplishments, he hung one of my first childhood oil paintings on his office wall for over twenty years until his death in 1994.
2009 National Juried Art Exhibition at Hilton Head, SC
The Art League of Hilton Head selected Pamela's paintings entitled, Intent, for the 2009 National Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition was held at the Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Hilton Head Island.
Pamela's Note Cards Available at Baker Book House
These frameable quality 5x7 note cards are a treasure to everyone who receives them.
Cards available at:
Baker Book House
2768 East Paris SE • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-957-3162
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