Bio
Charlotte-based digital media artist, Demora LeChette, has learned various skills over the past several years. Originally a watercolor artist, she has spread her skills to include the digital world, learning: digital illustration, painting, animation, and 3D sculpting. Now, as her digital skills progress, she has started to combine her skills as a watercolorist with her digital art. Inspired by the various games and comic books she has read and played over the years, Demora strives to tell her own stories through comics and animation. Her work leans into darker topics, she uses a mix of fantasy and horror to express her ideas on humanity and what it means to be human.
Artist Statement
As a lifelong avid reader and collector of books, I became inspired by others writing their stories and now I want to tell my own. That is why I decided to use my abilities to create my own worlds through art. Animation, illustration, and comics have paved the way for me to be able to make my ideas a reality. I always loved reading dark fantasy stories that allow the reader to look into the parts of the human mind we try to ignore and see the tenderness hidden within. I like to use my art in the same way, exploring things that feel unknown to me.
Education
2019 -2023
Bachelor of Fine Art in Digital Media, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
2019-2022
Minor in Japanese, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
2016-2019
Associate of Fine Arts, Gaston Community College,
Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
2016-2019
Associate in General Education, Gaston Community College,
Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Group Projects
November 2022
Lost Valley Animated Music Video Accompaniment
3D Artist
December 2021
Photophobia Video Game
Lead Artist and Sound Designer
October 2021
Viral Rampage Video Game
Lead Artist and Sound Designer
Group Exhibitions
April 2023
Eyes Wide Open BFA Graduation Show
Rowe Gallery at UNC Charlotte
January 2023
Dysconnect: A Digital Arts Center Showcase
The Charlotte Art League
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April 2019
Invested Graduated Art Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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November 2018
Student Art Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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April 2018
Student Art Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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April 2018
Pink Color Show
Gaston County Museum
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Febuary 2018
Abstract Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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October 2017
Gravity Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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April 2017
Annual Student Art Show
Gaston College Beam Gallery
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Publications
April 2023
LeChette, Demora. “Branded.” Issue 1 Part 1, 2023.
Professional Activities
2022-2023
President of Heroes & Comics Club
2021-2023
Member of Women in Animation
2021-2022
Treasurer of Heroes & Comics Club
2019-2021
Member of Heroes & Comics Club
2019-2021
Member of Japanese Anime and Manga Society Club
2018-2019
Secretary of Gaston College Art Club
Languages
Native
English
Intermediate
Japanese