“That’s my boy!” shouted John Burri, when “Hometown Hero,” Pamela Alderman’s Time-Based entry, placed in the top five for Time-Based art. His cry rang out above the applause as he was filled with pride and tears of joy at the announcement. The piece features Burri’s son, Eric Burri, fallen soldier from Wyoming, Michigan who served…
…watching people interact with the painting allowed me to experience what they felt and to see who they wanted to honor. Love is alive and well in the painting.
Pamela Alderman, a seven-year ArtPrize artist and a three-year finalist, creates interactive works that touch thousands of visitors with the message of hope and healing. Following ArtPrize, Pamela’s installations continue to be exhibited; The Scarlet Cord, from ArtPrize 2014, was featured in Phoenix during Super Bowl 2015. ArtPrize History: Companions 2009, Woman in Red 2010,…
I could not hold back my tears. Thank you so much for creating a work of art that we could all be a part of and leave our mark on… Pedro Good art evokes emotion…you have done just that with your piece of work. Thank you. Lee Ann All your ArPrize exhibits are the same.…
Yesterday was the beginning of week two for ArtPrize Seven. More happy conversations, tears, and stories at Hometown Hero! Guests are very excited to sign the painting with names of their heroes. Conversations between parents and their children. Whispers between couples. Lots of smiles!
Here are just a few of the thousands of messages added to the Hometown Hero painting: