“At the heart of Zoe’s practice is a simple invitation: pay attention—to beauty, to one another, and to the places we call home.”
Zoe Klosterwill is a visual artist based in Decorah, Iowa, whose work explores the beauty found through close observation of the natural world. Rooted in a lifelong connection to gardens, prairies, and changing seasons, her artwork invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and rediscover wonder in ordinary moments.
Raised on a homestead outside Decorah, Zoe developed an early appreciation for nature, craft, and the rhythms of growth and change. She earned her B.A. in Studio Art from St. Olaf College in 2011, where she studied ceramics and cut paper. Her artistic practice has since expanded to include carved paintings, paper cuts, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media work.
Zoe’s work is inspired by flowers in all stages of their lives—from vibrant bloom to graceful decay. Through layers of carving, paint, paper, and mark-making, she explores themes of imperfection, transformation, connection, and the quiet stories held within the natural world.
Beyond the studio, Zoe has built a creative practice that connects art with community through exhibitions, commissions, prints, greeting cards, and collaborations with local businesses and organizations. Her work reflects a belief that art is not only something created, but something shared.
She is represented by The Perfect Edge in Decorah IA, Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor WI, and Lanesboro Arts Gallery in Lanesboro MN.