The
crane has landed, her echo is heard clearly across the
open landscape.
"In
tending my vision, I find myself drawn deeply into the
ancient mysteries of life.
My artistic perception is enriched with the essence of
life and Spirit.
The awakening of my instincts, encourages my exploration
into the wealth of stories entwined within the fabric
of life. I place my focus on the animals around me. I
can't help but be caught up in their adventures, their
distinct personalities and their journeys.. Maybe... not
comparible to the human story, but if you listen long
enough you can hear a similar echo.
"Another
artist whose work is easily recognizable is Leslie Zantow.
Clearly distinquishable, her work is strongly reminiscent
of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha and C.L. Tiffany's stained
glass. This is abstraction in the purest sense of the
meaning and her distinctive style guarantees her winning
awards in most of the group shows she enters." from
fineartmagazine.com, article by Ivan Lloyd.
Leslie has exhibited
her work throughout the United States and in Canada and
Russia. Including solo exhibitions of both her floral
landscapes and her equine and animal compositions. She
has been juried into the American Academy of Equine Art's
Fall Showcase- Lexington, KY in 2000, 2001,2002 and 2003.
Other exhibits include Seippel Center for the Arts, Beaver
Dam, Wi., Wisconsin Arts Board exhibit- Madison, WI, The
PumpHouse Regional Center for the Arts-LaCrosse, WI, Heyde
Center for the Arts- Chippewa Falls,WI., Alexander House
Regional Arts Center in Port Edwards, WI.,Western States
Horse Expo- Sacramento, CA, The Draft Horse Classic-Gilroy,
CA, Nightwalker 98-Fort Collins, CO, Barrington Area Arts
Council Exhibit-Chicago, ILL, , Midwest Horse Fair, Equine
Art Guild Shows and the American Morgan Horse Art Competition
and Art Auction in 84 and 86. She has won numerous awards
for her colored pencil work and continues to strive for
excellence in her craft.
She is a founding member of the Wisconsin Equine Art Guild
and past editor of its newsletter. She has been a long
time member of the national art support group, No Limits
for Women in the Arts and currently is a member of the
International Equine Artists, Duck Creek Art Guild and
the Beaver Dam Area Arts Association and a past Associate
member of the American Academy of Equine Arts.
Leslie and her husband Jack have hosted the 2001 and 2002
American venues for the International Equine Art Guild
exhibition in their gallery space, Mustard Creek Metal
Works & Art Gallery in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2001
and 2002. They have also hosted the "Spirit of the
Horse" national juried exhibit in 2000. Currently
Leslie is chairing the upcoming "The Horse in Art"
Exhibit at the Seippel Center of the Arts in Beaver Dam,
WI. The exhibit opens in April of 2011.
leslielynezantow@gmail.com
P.O. Box 123
Cambria, WI
53923
