Let Go statements from the ArtPrize participants: I’m letting go of lost friendships. I’m letting go of my body shame. I’m letting go of changes that I think you should make. I’m letting go of the past—everything that I cannot change. I am letting go of caring about what other people think of me. I…
“I am letting go of anger because I don’t want anger to stop me.” Signed, CJ Third grader CJ with other Lone Pine Elementary School classmates in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan participated in my ArtPrize Nine installation. Their assignment was to write Let Go sentences and choose an assumed name to protect the children’s identity. Their…
One hundred twenty-six participants pre-submitted Let Go sentences that were collaged into my ArtPrize Nine painting. One letter stated: “I forgive you for the pain you caused, and I release you from any responsibility to heal me.” After reading this profound statement, I contacted the writer to see if she would be willing to share…
ArtPrize Nine Let Go by artist and facilitator Pamela Alderman will be showcased at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel from September 20 through October 8, 2017. The 19 x 6 foot mixed media painting is made of acrylic, paper, and transparent fabric on five wood panels. One hundred twenty-six participants pre-submitted handwritten Let Go sentences…
ArtPrize Nine, Let Go, in progress We are celebrating nine years of exhibiting at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan as we get ready for ArtPrize Nine. Enjoy. See Healing in Arts on Facebook…
The Scarlet Web, Pamela Alderman, Multi media, 78 x 78 x 85 inches, 2017 Many of us are familiar with the phrase “hidden in plain sight” to describe the children tethered as modern day sex slaves. Some of these children roam our malls or airports during the day and may be even be standing next…
The Scarlet Cord Collection with Night Cries and The Scarlet Web will be unveiled at Grand Valley State University. The evening will include a presentation by artist and facilitator Pamela Alderman and an opportunity for the visitors to co-create with the interactive healing installation. GVSU EXHIBIT AND PRESENTATION The Scarlet Cord: Healing for Sex-trafficked Children…