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Oestreicher is a 28-year-old artist, actress, musician, orator and writer who lives in Westport. The fulfillment of her dream to act was shockingly interrupted when, at the age of 18, she suffered a blood clot that left her in a coma for months and unable to eat or drink for more than three years.
Almost 30 surgeries later, she is still courageously fighting medical setbacks, and uses her painting and mixed media creations to transcend ten years of emotional and physical trauma.
In addition to her commitment to art, Oestreicher's passion for life has driven her to start her own chocolate business, a food blog, star in musicals, train in karate, teach nursery school, and write a play as well as an autobiography.
In 2012, she wrote and starred in “Gutless & Grateful: A Musical Feast” – a one-woman musical about her unique journey.
Her first solo art exhibit, "Journey Into Daylight" (Westport Women’s Club) featured over 70 original works spreading her message of hope in the darkest of times, and the celebration of life.
Since then, Oestreicher has mounted solo exhibits at Blue Lemon, Beechwood Arts Gallery, City Lights Gallery, Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee, Temple Shalom, G & B Cultural Center, Carriage Barn’s Art in the Windows, Wendy Nylen’s Picture This Gallery in Westport, and her show “Coming hoME, Finding heART honored the grand opening of the Prescott Tavern in Amherst, Mass.
Oestreicher’s work is currently for sale on her personal website, www.amyoes.com, and her Etsy Shop, AllspiceAndAcrylics. Oestreicher is currently studying art education and expressive art therapies at Hampshire College.
The public is invited to enjoy food and drink and an artist’s talk at the reception. Oestreicher’s work will be on view through September. More information can be found online here. The Discovery Museum is at 4450 Park Ave. in Bridgeport.
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