Aboriginal Research: As a student of archeology and art, Pam was intrigued by the prospect of studying the Australian aboriginals. In 1971, she was given an assisted passage by the Australian government to move to Australia. While residing in Canberra, Australia’s capital city, Pam became fascinated with the symbolism and complexity of aboriginal art designs seen on bark paintings, boomerangs, emu eggs, didgeridoos, cave and rock art, petroglyphs, and other elements of native cultures in Australia. She extensively studied these art forms and became captivated with the “Dreamings”, or tribal legends, that lie within the aboriginal people and their art. Some of these legends date to before 50,000 B.P. (Before Present). What Europeans refer to as art, the aboriginals know as their way of life and belief system.

Pam’s multi-dimensional art is created on a prepared gypsum board. The art process incorporates drawing, carving, painting and sculpture. Depth dimension and texture, simulating cave rock, is created with a mixed vinyl formulation that is embedded directly on the gypsum board. This compound gives dramatic surface to the gypsum board. The picture is then drawn on the prepared board and carefully carved into it. Acrylic paint and natural pigments—often made from clay, nuts, teas, wild berries and dirt—give a natural earthlike finish. By utilizing her master craftsmanship skills and sinuous handling of tools (including many that she has fashioned herself), her art comes to life. Adding depth with the artful use of her specialized texturing methods captures this three-dimensional art.

Art Collection: Pam is actively seeking to exhibit her life-long study of the aboriginal culture through art. As a true artist, she has never sought to sell her pieces. However, she wishes to collaborate with an exhibition, gallery, private enterprise or gala to display her art collection. She has completed over sixty distinctive pieces. Many of the walls of her own private residence have been used as a canvas for her art. “ArcheologicalArt” can be seen throughout her home. In the future she plans to expand her dimensional art to encompass other cultures. Besides aboriginal art, she is currently working on a 20’ wide by 10’ high mural of the Altar at Copan, from the Mayan cultural ruins in present-day Honduras. An avid reader, she continues to conduct research for her future Mayan and Egyptian projects. The artist has brought her own distinctive qualities to the collective tradition of Australian aboriginal art. She will continue to express her interest into their culture by creating her unique “ArcheologicalArt”.

Galleries & Shows: Pam and her art works are available for gallery shows and personal meetings. Please contact Pam directly by phone, email or mail correspondence using this link: Contact Us