Early Life and Influences 

The colors Pamela Nielsen utilizes in her contemporary artwork are just as vivid and diverse as her journey through life. Pamela was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah, with her family when she was eleven years old. Her Hungarian mother, Mary, and professional soccer player father, Bruno Livio Gerzeli, both of Italian descent, have had a big impact on her varied artistic approach. The Zs in her titles honor her father's heritage.

Diverse Artistic Pursuits 

Because of her imaginative nature and right-brained tendencies, Pamela has experimented with a variety of artistic mediums, including calligraphy, needlework, and clothing design. Her early artistic pursuits included playing the piano and creating large banners for her boys' school. When she was fourteen years old, she gave a piano concerto with the Granite Youth Symphony at the Spokane World's Fair, showcasing her musical talent. 

A Life of Adventure and Family 

When she met her husband, Scott, at Brigham Young University (BYU), her life took an exciting turn. Their path together has been nothing short of thrilling, as Scott plays professional baseball, and she holds a Fine Arts Degree in communications. Throughout Scott's nine-year Major League Baseball career, which included stops with the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets, they relocated 36 times. They welcomed Dusty, Tyler, Brock, and Trey, their four kids, into this vortex. 

Musical Talents and Healing Through Art 

Pamela's creativity and her capacity to adjust to and flourish in a variety of settings are testaments to her adaptability. She started taking singing lessons while residing in Chicago, and she sang the national anthem at Salt Lake City Jazz and Minor League Baseball games. Her passion for music led her to sing with a small jazz band for weddings and special events, and eventually, she wrote, sang, and produced her CD "I Am Free," a celebration of God's healing in her life from childhood abuse.

Acting and Unexpected Fame 

After leaving the baseball world, Pamela experimented with acting, mostly serving as a voiceover for voiceovers in TV advertisements and industrial videos. Her claim to fame is that she appeared as an extra in Jim Carrey's "Dumb and Dumber" blue dart sequence, which was a highlight for her and a big hit with her boys and their friends.

A New Chapter in Ballroom Dancing 

Never one to sit back and enjoy herself, Pamela started ballroom dancing when she was fifty years old. Thanks to this new interest, she regained her energy and soul. Participating in amateur dance competitions and showcases while wearing exquisite costumes further enhanced her life with creativity and excitement.

Artistic Inspiration and Healing 

Pamela has found a lot of inspiration for her artwork while traveling the world on business for Scott. Though she has gone through difficult moments, she has accepted healing modalities that have transformed her, allowing her to see the positive outcomes from negative experiences. This journey of healing and transformation is evident in her contemporary art, where color and emotion intertwine to create pieces that resonate with viewers on a deep, personal level.

In Summary