About

Zoë LeDonne was born in California and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. She received a BFA in Painting and a BS in Biological Sciences from Colorado State University. 

Her work focuses on telling visual narratives and visualizing emotional turmoil through symbolism associated with natural objects and animals. Even though different plants or animals may have different symbolic meanings (because of cultural differences or personal beliefs), the objects will guide the viewers to connect with the characters in her pieces to form narratives that go beyond the visual aesthetics of the work.

At times, her work is a visualization of trying to work through personal shortcomings or an attempt to better understand individuals who are close to her. Zoe's work showcases reoccurring figures in varying situations to allow her to work though feelings of exhaustion, being overwhelmed, loneliness, and unease. Whether the figures in Zoe's works are fictional or real, whether the symbols are well known or just subconsciously understood, they allow the viewer to piece together a narrative, both for the characters and for herself.

When not painting, the artist can be found trying to learn Photoshop, struggling to keep her Christmas cacti alive, and attempting to go a day without having at least one cup of coffee.

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EDUCATION:

2015    Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

   Majors: Fine Arts (Painting) and Biological Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology)

   Graduated Magna cum laude and with Honors

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2018    Solo Exhibition, Magnetic Gallery, 203 W. Myrtle Street, Fort Collins, CO

2015    BFA Capstone Exhibition, Mini Gallery, Visual Arts Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

JURIED EXHIBITIONS:

2015    2015 Juried BFA Thesis Exhibition, Hatton Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (Juror: Jeanne Schoaff, director of the Lincoln Center Gallery in Fort Collins)

2015    9th Annual Art & Science Exhibition 2015, Curfman Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (Jurors: Jan Nerger, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University; Gary Voss, Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at Colorado State University; Doug Sink, program manager of the LSC Arts Program at Colorado State University)

GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2018 Beasts of Mythos, Magnetic Gallery, 203 W. Myrtle Street, Fort Collins, CO

2017 Murmuration: A Group Study of Birds, Magnetic Gallery, 203 W. Myrtle Street, Fort Collins, CO

2017 Her Ritual: Sincerity of Identity and Environment, Merchant Room, 222 Walnut Street,

Fort Collins, CO

2017 Landscapes, Magnetic Gallery, 203 W. Myrtle Street, Fort Collins, CO

2016 What It Means To Be Human, Wild Boar Cafe, 1510 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO

2016 Bleeding Hearts, The Shed Gallery, 145 N. Whitcomb Street, Fort Collins, CO

2015 Opening Exhibition, The Shed Gallery, 145 N. Whitcomb Street, Fort Collins, CO

2014 Vediamo: Drawings from Italy Study Abroad Summer 2014, Mini Gallery, Visual Arts Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

2012 Annual Student Art Exhibition, Curfman Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

VOLUNTEER AND DONATIONS:

2015 SOVA Spring 5x5 Art Auction, The Downtown Artery, Fort Collins, CO

- Donated paintings to support the Visual Arts building

2015 CSU 1870 Donor Dinner, Lory Student Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

- Volunteered time to paint an iconic CSU landscape during reception.

- Painting donated for auction at the Green and Gold Gala

2014 SOVA Fall 5x5 Art Auction, The Downtown Artery, Old Town Fort Collins, CO - Donated painting to support the Visual Arts building