Woman with Seedpods

Product description

I made a series of paintings for ‘Seeds of Change’, each in search of an elusive
thing, an instance of growth. The images I came up with have different moods
but all aim to capture a glimpse of a moment when a shift takes place. A tiny
seed can remain dormant, carrying the potential of a new form of life before
bursting forth. The ideas provoked by the title contain physical, emotional and
spiritual possibilities. Something seemingly small begins to grow and a
transformation takes place. I wanted to convey a feeling of the mysterious at
work, while people watched and waited. Suddenly everything turns, a spark
occurs and maybe an otherworldly presence makes itself felt.

Louise Oliver is a visual artist and writer. As a core artist with IOU, she worked for many years as a maker, performer, writer and co-deviser of indoor and outdoor theatre productions, site-specific events and installations. Experiences of serious illness led Louise to study with The Academy of Spiritual Sciences, training in Holistic Therapies and Metaphysics. She currently produces small mixed media work.