Artist Kathryn Oliver

Kathryn Oliver: painter, sculpture, mosaic artist, playwright and artistic director of Terra Diddle Collective.

By creating theatrical story landscapes I move joyfully among these different media -- each one offers unique possibilities to explore.

Inspired to expand art beyond the walls of the home and into our shared spaces, I have been collaborating, developing and staging a performing arts group involving both children and adults, called “Terra Diddle Collective.” To this I bring my love of myth, stage design and large puppetry.

“Creativity is not a solitary movement. That is its power. Whatever is touched by it, whoever hears it, sees it, senses it, knows it, is fed.” -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Currently exhibiting:

The Carver Hill Gallery

264 Meadow Street

Rockport, Me. (207) 236-0745 www.carverhillgallery.com

“Break of Day,” mixed media, 2’ x 4’, $550

Collaborations:

Terra Diddle Collective’s Upcoming Summer Production, “Phoenix Awakening!”

Be swept away into an enchanting dream world of magic, drama, large puppetry, music and dance! Two shows, Friday, August, 6th, noon matinee & 6 pm evening, Red Door Barn, 26 John Street in Camden. Parking across the street at The American Legion Hall on Pearl Street.

For more info www.terradiddlecollective.com

A collaboration with performance artist, Kristi Williamson. Interweaving the poetry of Rilke, Rumi and Oriah Mountain Dreamer animated by expressive movement, spoken word, song and world dance (Flamenco, African and Indian) against a backdrop of vibrant visuals (painted backdrops and interactive stage props) by Kathryn Oliver. Musical guests: Tree Sampson and Noah Plotkin. November, 18th, 2009. Photo credit: Daniel O’Connell

“Prayer Flags,” 3.5’ x 6’, 2010, commission