2024 Grad Show

Pamela Vickerson

AUArts Grad Show Pam Vickerson

Drawing

Vickerson’s practice explores concepts of attachment & loss, absence & presence, the pro-social emotion nostalgia, and the role of “play” in individual and community healing. Through the playful collection and representation of sentimental objects she engages in a search for (and a somewhat slippery hold on) familial history. Objects embody narrative and become a tether to places, eras, and people that are no longer physically accessible. The hunting and discovery of those objects, as well as the conversations and connections they precipitate, aid in the remediation of loss.

Portrait photo credit: Elisha Lozares @elishalozares

In Light of Hazel, the view from here 60 x 88" oil on canvas

In light of Hazel, the view from here

In light of Hazel, the view from here AUArts Grad Show GradShow
In Light of Hazel, the view from here 60 x 88" oil on canvas
Taxonomy of Memory a sample of collected memory objects digitally photographed, found frames
Hazel's Pillow digital photograph, found frame
In light of Hazel, the view from here 60 x 88" oil on canvas

Taxonomy of Memory

Taxonomy of Memory AUArts Grad Show Taxonomy of Memory
Taxonomy of Memory a sample of collected memory objects digitally photographed, found frames
Taxonomy of Memory AUArts Grad Show PV
Hazel's Pillow digital photograph, found frame
Taxonomy of Memory AUArts Grad Show GradShow
In light of Hazel, the view from here 60 x 88" oil on canvas
Alexander as a Big Fan 24 x30" oil on canvas
Douglas as a Sharpener 24 x 30" oil on canvas
It's for You life size, yarn and thread
Gold Chair 40 x 60" oil on canvas

The Mnemonic Power of Objects

The Mnemonic Power of Objects AUArts Grad Show Alexander
Alexander as a Big Fan 24 x30" oil on canvas
The Mnemonic Power of Objects AUArts Grad Show Douglas
Douglas as a Sharpener 24 x 30" oil on canvas
The Mnemonic Power of Objects AUArts Grad Show It’s for You
It's for You life size, yarn and thread
The Mnemonic Power of Objects AUArts Grad Show Gold Chair
Gold Chair 40 x 60" oil on canvas

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