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Portrait of artist Pamela Kling Takiff

"I find beauty in unexpected places."

As an artist and human rights activist, Pamela straddles both worlds to find beauty and meaning amidst the chaos. Having borne witness to the darker side of humanity, and to extraordinary resilience, she is drawn to images that can be transformed and interpreted to reflect her worldview. 
 

Her camera provides the tool to capture a moment in time. She is attracted to colors and shapes; bits and pieces; broken glass; decay; and fragments of deteriorated paper and peeling paint. Images that are often overlooked become abstract landscapes filled with faces and figures. 
 

A completed photograph is but a small portion of a larger image that has been transformed by the artist during the editing process. All context is removed, allowing the viewer’s imagination to take precedence. 
 

Having studied with master artisans at the Isabel O’Neil Studio Workshop in New York, Pamela learned the art of gilding, faux bois, penwork, and decoupage. She is currently incorporating these techniques into her photographic works.
 

Pamela was recently featured in IAM Magazine (International Artists Mentoring), No. 13 – 2023, Ou les traces du temps in anticipation of exhibiting her work at 2023 ART CAPITAL, Salon des Indépendants at Grand Palais Éphémère. In 2022, she exhibited at Salon de la Société National des Beaux-Arts 160th Anniversary Fine Arts Festival at L’Orangerie du Senate, Jardin du Luxembourg. Pamela has also exhibited in the New York area. 
 

As a human rights attorney, Pamela has spoken at national and international conferences, including at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, and has written extensively on human rights issues. Currently, her focus is on advocating for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence. Earlier in her career, Pamela co-authored a book on abuses committed by vigilantes in the Philippines and served as an advocate for religious freedom at the United Nations.
 

Pamela received a Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College and a law degree from Cardozo School of Law. She currently resides in New York and Connecticut.

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