While walking seventeen miles through New York City, I invited individuals to respond to my interactive art as I stopped on sidewalks, waited in line at famous tourist attractions, or sat in Starbucks. I challenged others to live generously and be part of the solution to healing our broken world. My artwork spoke of compassion…
Babette’s Hands, Paper collage panels, 9×4 feet, 2018 Artist Statement Babette’s Hands. A symbol of humanity. With her hands, she stitches her world. A physical touch given—not taken. With her hands, Babette stirs the soup. A labor of warmth shared. With her hands, Babette kneads the bread. A redemptive pressing. With her hands, she artfully…
An artist is never poor.” Babette’s Feast by Isak Dinesen Do you know the story Babette’s Feast? Babette, once a famous chef, is a refugee, who escapes the French civil war and resettles in Norway. For the next twelve years, she cooks for two deeply religious sisters—without pay. One day, Babette’s financial position changes, so…
The Scarlet Cord: Healing for Sex-trafficked Children is now showing at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Students and community members are invited to interact with the work by tying a scarlet cord. The scarlet cords are a reminder that children are enslaved in human trafficking all around the world—and even in places like Grand…
Commissioned and Original Art Pamela Alderman’s hand-crafted custom artwork or original paintings are a unique commodity. Pamela only accepts a limited amount of commission work per year. Please contact the studio to inquire about available artwork or to discuss your custom needs. Instagram @ Pamela Alderman #paint4healing #artistcitizenwork
“I was raped,” a student revealed during a recent phone interview. Each year several students contact me requesting an interview or mentoring. Although the purpose of each interview is to discuss my work, the conversations often turn personal. This past year, students from Colorado and southern California asked for coaching with their sex-trafficking projects. I…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let that special person in your life know they are loved and cared for. Warm a heart and send a little note to someone who needs encouragement. Instagram @ Pamela Alderman #paint4healing #artistcitizenwork