Pam Cobb

Nature in all its forms lays the foundation for Pam’s work. Inspired by the area around the Tennessee River, she is drawn to trees that stand as witnesses to our comings and goings; they form a border to rivers, creeks, and open water. Although Pam’s freeform images may not reflect it, she paints according to a self-imposed ritual alternating control with spontaneity. Beginning with wood panels that have been goldleafed, Pam paints in layers of acrylics, then periodically sand into areas to reveal the initial surface, creating a history narrated by texture and form. As a sculptor and painter, Pam combines the layers of paint with carving, giving a 2-D and 3-D effect.

Pam is a Tennessee native. She studied art at University of Memphis where she earned a Masters in Fine Art. Pam has been fortunate to spend a great deal of time in the wild. Pam’s imagery has varied in medium and form throughout her life as an artist, but her inspiration has always been rooted in nature.

Pam resides in Memphis, Tennessee.