Pamela Morris Thomford

Artist Statement

Story-telling is one of the oldest forms of communication. It is also one of the most intimate. It engages the attention and imagination of both teller and listener. It draws upon a background of shared experience, and, thereby, creates a bond.
Each of my works tells a story, visually. Some of these narratives are lengthy; others make only brief comment. Some deal with matters weighing heavily upon the human heart; others jest light-heartedly. All are intended, however, to transcend generation, race, and religion; all are intended to remind us of our similarities – our common and shared humanity.

Biography

Pamela Morris Thomford is an independent studio metalsmith who works from her home in Perrysburg, Ohio. Having studied American and European literature, she received a BA degree from Denison University. After raising four children, she returned to school to study Ceramics at the University of Toledo and Jewelry and Metals at Bowling Green State University.

Pam has exhibited widely, both nationally and internationally. She has participated in exhibitions in San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, and New York, as well as England, Portugal, Norway and Japan. Her work has been included in many art and instructional publications.

Perhaps an influence of her literary background, Pam works in a narrative style. Using sterling, copper and bronze, she incorporates a variety of found objects to create not only one-of-a-kind art jewelry and small sculptures, but also non-traditional objects of faith.