While Pamina created many portrait sculptures pre- and post-war, it is not known why she avoided painting or drawing so few portraits. Almost all the latter were her self-portraits (ranging from age 29 to 84) and portraits of her husband Rolf Mahrenholz.
“Pamina’s self-portraits and the portraits of her Rolf largely showcase her evolving self-reflection and their deepening personal connection in later life.”
Ian Markham
