Pamela Bramble

Pamela Bramble is an Emerita Associate Professor of Painting in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Connecticut’s School of Fine Arts. She holds an MFA in Painting from Columbia University and coordinates The ARTS Project at UCONN Torrington. Her work focuses on the interplay between artistic process and content, drawing inspiration from 13th- and 14th-century Italian frescoes (e.g., Giotto di Bondoni, Piero della Francesca) and themes of time, transformation, and creation. Recent research included a grant-funded study of medieval frescoes in Italy.

Education:

• MFA in Painting, Columbia University

Research Interests: Bramble’s practice emphasizes the physicality of painting—layered brushwork, paint removal, and incised lines—to explore temporal themes. Her Palimpsest Series, Metamorphosis Series, and Excavation Series reflect her engagement with art history and the passage of time. She views creation as a journey prioritizing process over predetermined outcomes.

Awards:

• President’s Award for Paintings at The Gregg Galleries, NYC
• UCONN Research Travel Grant for Italian Fresco Studies

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her work integrates research grants like the UCONN travel grant. She leads The ARTS Project, fostering community engagement in the arts.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates The ARTS Project in Torrington, CT.