Zoe Atkinson has worked as a theatre designer nationally and internationally for over 25 years. Her experience spans a diverse range of art forms including opera, puppetry, dance, theatre, community arts, museum exhibition and the visual arts.
Ms Atkinson served as a member and chair on many arts advisory boards, committees and funding panels; and has taught design at a variety of institutions, including WAAPA where she was head of design from 2000 to 2002.
Ms Atkinson has been the recipient of several awards for her work including a Helpmann Award, several Green Room Awards, and the Young Australian of the Year Award for the Arts.
Her relationship with Black Swan State Theatre Company in Western Australia began in 2000, and she has since designed 13 productions with the company.