Pamela Zhang is a painter and illustrator. Her paintings examine the themes of nature, mythology, humor, and body, as a means to interpret human emotion. Born in China and raised in Boston, Pamela has also lived in Providence, New York, Atlanta, and La Conner, WA, (current), forging her experiences into introspection and empathetic work. Her paintings have been shown in several galleries in Georgia and Washington. She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Pamela is at PLAYA as assistant to artist Gail Foster.