“A spontaneous spirit runs throughout Dove’s monotypes—they give a room a spark of energy.”
“With my designs I seek to contain reverberating, sometimes jarring images within the confines of the page through the use of color, texture and often mixed media. Whether literal or symbolic, these themes are reinforced through asymmetry, uneven shapes, strength of order and hand-mixed color.
My visions are achieved through various combinations of painting, printmaking and drawing. The dichotomy of chaos and calm informs and directs my work.” — PD
Pamela Dove was born in New Jersey and graduated with a BFA from Boston University. She began her career as a graphic designer, then worked as an art director and creative director in advertising. Dove ultimately found her niche in printmaking at the National Academy Museum School in NYC.
Her compelling technique combines painting, printmaking and sometimes drawing in a visceral and intellectually stimulating manner.
Dove’s work has been in numerous exhibitions, including: Guild Hall and folioeast, East Hampton, NY; Sea Green Designs, Southampton, NY; Bailey House, New York, NY; IPCNY, New York, NY; National Academy Museum, New York, NY; and the Longoria Collection, Houston, TX.
Dove lives in New York City and Southampton, NY.
Dove in her studio by Jaime Lopez
ARTIST'S CAROUSEL
rotating exhibit of current & recently sold work
PAMELA DOVE speaks to folioeast’s COCO MYERS
CM/ DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS OF PRINTMAKING.
PD/In my work I often mix paint, oil ink, chalk, even textural materials, producing a vibrance and energy.
CM/ WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS ART FORM? HOW IS IT SIMILAR TO AND DIFFERENT THAN PAINTING?
PD/ There is clarity but unexpected element to the final result because I do use a printing press. However my work is very much abstract painting, a freedom I embrace.
CM/ HOW DOES THIS AREA INFLUENCE OR INFILTRATE YOUR WORK?
PD/ Being in the country is a welcome contrast from the drama and intensity of my city life. But I have to say, I need both.
CM/ DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE SPOTS ON THE EAST END?
PD/After working on my contemporary art, forays into little antique shops, the American Hotel in Sag Harbor and walking on Cryder Beach make me very happy.
CM/ IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ANYTHING, IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR EAST END ARTIST OR PIECE THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO HAVE?
PD/ Reaching for the stars? Eric Fischl.