'The Bachelor' Season 28: Who is Zoe Antona? Meet the abstract artist from Georgia who has no-mobile policy on dates
ROSWELL, GEORGIA: Zoe Antona a 24-year-old abstract artist from Georgia is all set to take part in 'The Bachelor' Season 28.
Zoe decided to be an abstract artist right after COVID-19 and after a bad breakup. Even though the identity of her ex is unknown, the breakup and the situations that arose from it resulted in an emotional phase that shaped Zoe as a true 'abstract artist'. She is presently a sculptor, photographer, and welder too.
She mixes traditional painting with sculpture and uses industrial materials such as concrete and plexiglass to create abstract paintings on canvas.
The artist feels that searching for love is a journey of self-discovery.
Born on August 28, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia she is a Virgo. Growing up she had difficulties with her identity. She is a second-generation Cuban American and although she was hesitant about it when she was young, she now takes pride in it and is proud that she does not have to fit into anybody's narrative. She completed her Bachelor's from the University of Cincinnati in BFA, Fine Arts, and Studio Arts in 2023. She was also a Lacrosse champion in her high school.
She loves to read architectural digests and take unplanned adventures like going on a motorcycle ride. She likes to go on long runs by the river to refresh her body and soul. She often hangs out with family and friends in restaurants and parks.
She has worked with celebrity photographers such as Brandon Smith, filmmaker Quinn Michael, and curators like Brittany Sade. She also has a website called Zoe Antona from where one can purchase her art.
What made Zoe Antona interested in arts?
Her Cuban American heritage helped her grow an interest in arts ever since she was a child. In elementary school, she participated in the school art program by submitting drawings to competitions.
Soon she developed a healthy relationship with her art teacher William A William and he is still her mentor. He helped her understand that art can be used as a medium of expressing oneself.
While in high school, Zoe enhanced her craft further. She mentioned that she was fortunate to have Travis Carr as her AP Arts teacher who allowed her to expand her knowledge in arts.
She had her first group show and was also accepted into the DAAP program at the school to play lacrosse. The University of Cincinnati also gave her opportunities to display her art.
What is Zoe Antona looking for in an ideal partner?
Zoe Antona describes her perfect date as waking up with a cup of coffee and taking it from there on a whim. She doesn't like the concept of planning a date as a perfect date.
Zoe is looking for someone willing to commit and will show up for her in a relationship. She is looking for a genuine, forever kind of love. She dreams of taking Joey Graziadei on a date night to the museum where they can appreciate art and completely unplug from the rest of the world.
Also, Zoe has a no-mobile policy on her dates. Can 'The Bachelorette' star Joey Graziadei be a perfect match for Zoe Antona?
What are the challenges Zoe Antona faced to become an abstract artist?
Speaking to VogayeALT, Zoe Antona opened up about the ample difficulties she faced to become an abstract artist. She has been through a series of rejections and even exhausted interest. She also had to come to terms with the fact that she's not everyone's cup of tea which means her art can please only a certain group of people.
She also takes pride in the hardships she faced throughout her career, which have shaped her into what she is today. She has finally adjusted herself to the world of art. She also wants to take up being an abstract artist as a full-time job but it is hard to survive and she even 'doubts' her art at times. She feels having 'doubt' is what keeps her going.
Tune in to ABC to watch 'The Bachelor' Season 28 which airs on Monday, January 23, at 8 pm ET