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Art Fair at DeVos Place
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September 24 through 26, 2010
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital of Cleveland Add Artwork
“Pouring Out Sand Castles” |
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital of Cleveland added the following artwork to their permanent collection: Finishing Touches, Intent, and Pouring Out Sand Castles.
Philadelphia Water Color Society Displaying CompanionsThe Philadelphia Water Color Society has selected Pamela's painting entitled, Companions, for the 110th Anniversary International Exhibition of Works on Paper. The exhibition will be held at: Goggle Works Center for the Arts The exhibition dates are from September 26 - November 14, 2010. |
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Selects Companions
Although all three of our sons experienced traumatic births, each one enjoys health today. But I know the tears and pain of mothers pacing hospital halls. Since with each son's birth, I, too, had to walk the path of suffering. Note: My painting entitled, Companions, joined the public collection at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. |
After 16 difficult days in the cardiac unit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our first son finally came home. Seven years later, we battled for 23 days for our second son's life in Denver where he was treated at Swedish Hospital and Children's Hospital. And our third son spent two days in the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Woman in Red
The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and Natalie Ruggeri's willingness to appear in my paintings inspired my Woman in Red series to be exhibited at ArtPrize 2010. In this series, I illustrate light. By contrasting light against shadows, I endeavor to communicate hope in adversity. For Natalie, heart disease cast a shadow until doctors healed her. Through color, form, and light, each stroke within my artwork carries the potential to light the human heart.
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ArtPrize
Solo Exhibition at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
The Sky Walk Gallery at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin After the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin turned down my proposal to add one of my paintings to their collection, I learned that this hospital only accepts children's artwork for their collection. An art therapist explained that studies show that children respond positively to the artwork created by other children. Then she added, “But we really love your paintings.” And she invited me to exhibit in the hospital's Sky Walk Gallery. |
July 1, 2010 through July 31, 2010
Festival 2010 Regional Art Competition
Pamela's artwork was on display June 4-6, at the Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the art tent. Two of Pamela's originals, entitled Michigan Summer and Shadow and Light, were showcased in the Old Federal Building. Visit the Festival of the Arts site for additional information and updates on next year's Festival. |
Celebrating community at Festival of the Arts 2010 where a FREE hand-signed Giclée reproduction was given away.
The Art Cart at C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Two or three times a week, a volunteer pushes the art cart around the 200 rooms of the hospital. The art cart is loaded with artwork by various artists. For the duration of their hospitalization, children can personalize their rooms by selecting paintings. The colorful paintings beautify the rooms and give the children a sense of ownership. This Gift of the Arts program not only promotes a healing environment, but the artwork also helps the children to reflect on something other than their illness. When the volunteers knock on the door, the children's faces brighten as the beloved art cart enters their room. |
The Children's Hospital of Ann Arbor, Michigan added Pamela Alderman's artwork to their art cart, or better known as the beloved art cart.
Children's Hospital of Denver Selects "Companions" PaintingChildren's Hospital of Denver usually only accepts regional artist; however, they selected my painting, entitled Companions, because they loved the painting and several years ago they treated our son, John. Note: I have dedicated this painting to my mother-in-law. A plaque next to it reads: “In honor of my mother-in-law, Mary, for her dedication to her children.” |
Rady Children's Hospital Adds "Discovery" to Their CollectionIn early 2010, Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego, CA added Pamela's painting, entitled Discovery, 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 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids
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 Helen DeVos Children's 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.
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.
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