Of all the places to visit in France, Omaha Beach was on our Top 3 list. Seeing thousands of white crosses, a few crumbling bunkers, and the uneven terrain from World War II bombers pelting the shoreline left an indelible mark on our hearts. Over nine thousand American military members are buried above the beach.…
My definition of being a human who cares about her world began to change in 2011, when I collided with Josephine and other Congolese refugees living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the time, my knowledge of Congo didn’t extend beyond a country located on the map. For the next year, I began to research Congo’s…
These custom Plexiglas cityscapes were especially created for Wolverine Building Group of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cityscape No. 1, Pamela Alderman, Mixed media, 64 x 32 x 4 inches, 2017 Instagram @ Pamela Alderman #paint4healing #artistcitizenwork
Commissioned Art It was an honor collaborating with Wolverine Building Group. I enjoyed working with the old historic site plans for the backdrop and the hand-painted Plexiglas shapes of their defining buildings in the foreground. Cityscape No. 2, Pamela Alderman, Mixed media, 96 x 48 x 6 inches, 2018 Original Art Pamela Alderman’s hand-crafted, custom…
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…