| Katherine Ryan Waiveris is a New England–based, self-taught painter whose work moves fluidly across subject matter and medium. Her paintings often carry a sense of playfulness and wit, grounded in a semi-realist style and an ongoing exploration of color, material, and mark-making. Her work frequently returns to objects on the edge of obsolescence - items that once felt essential but are quickly fading from daily life. These “modern fossils” serve as markers of time, reflecting both personal and collective change within a fast-paced world. Alongside this, her work is often informed by a deep connection to the natural world, shaped by time spent outdoors and an attentiveness to environment and place. Waiveris spent much of her childhood outside - by the pond, in the gardens, and around the sheep barn - experiences that continue to influence her sense of observation and subject matter. Although she took art classes in high school, her practice has largely developed through self-directed study, experimentation, and a process of trial and error. Over time, she has cultivated an approach that values looseness, responsiveness, and a willingness to move between materials and ideas. She began pursuing art more seriously just over a decade ago while renovating her home, initially creating paintings to bring life and character into the space. Since then, her work has evolved alongside the rhythms of her life. In addition to her studio practice, Waiveris works in the medical field and balances her roles as a clinician, mother, and caregiver, experiences that inform both the discipline and perspective she brings to her work. She lives and works in Massachusetts with her husband, family, and a myriad of animals. |