Pam Connolly Weaves Family Photos on Vintage Looms in Columbus Drive Series
The Columbus Drive series by Pam Connolly reinterprets family images through the use of vintage potholder looms, where she cuts and reassembles scanned photographs with colorful threads. Drawing inspiration from her childhood in a New York suburb during the 1960s and 70s, as well as her parents' furniture business, her artwork delves into themes of home, domestic life, and the American dream via fragmented designs. Previously, her Wishmaker project explored 1960s litho-printed tin dollhouses, highlighting societal expectations surrounding domestic roles. Connolly, who began her photography journey at 17 with her first camera, has dedicated over three decades to extracting artistic insights from her early life. Columbus Drive also comments on 'women's work,' using weaving looms as creative instruments that prompt viewers to contemplate their own histories.
Key facts
- Pam Connolly creates the Columbus Drive series by weaving family photos on vintage potholder looms
- She grew up in the 1960s-70s in a suburb outside New York City
- Her parents owned a furniture store that inspired much of her work
- Connolly has been working with childhood themes for over 30 years
- The Wishmaker project explores 1960s litho-printed tin dollhouses
- She began photography at age 17 with her first self-purchased camera
- Columbus Drive originated from scanning square snapshots from her mother's albums
- Fiber art in the project references historical 'women's work' associations
Entities
Artists
- Pam Connolly
Institutions
- My Modern Met
Locations
- New York City
- United States