We had the pleasure of welcoming Daria Beer as an artist in residence at Green Olive Arts in Tetouan, Morocco, in January 2026, and it was an absolute delight to have her with us!

Daria is a wonderfully talented mixed media collage artist whose work reflects a keen eye for colour, texture, pattern, and the stories that can be told through art. During her residency, she immersed herself wholeheartedly in Tetouan’s rich artistic traditions and vibrant everyday culture, drawing inspiration from the city’s visual textures and local crafts. She approached the experience with genuine curiosity, openness, and appreciation for the local community.

Just as impressive as her artistic talent is her gift for connecting with people. Daria has a delightful personality, is warm and easy to get along with, and brings an infectious enthusiasm to everything she does. She led a collage workshop for members of our local community during her residency, and it was a huge hit! She is a natural teacher who makes the creative process accessible, engaging, and fun, while encouraging participants to explore their own ideas and artistic expression.

We wholeheartedly recommend Daria’s collage workshops to anyone interested in exploring their creativity, learning new techniques, or simply enjoying the pleasure of making art in a welcoming and inspiring environment.

And if you have the opportunity to join one of Daria’s trips to Morocco, don’t hesitate! She has a genuine appreciation for the country’s culture, artistry, and people, and I can imagine that traveling with her would be a particularly enriching and inspiring experience. Her curiosity and sensitivity to the places she visits make her a wonderful person to explore Morocco with.

We loved having Daria at Green Olive Arts and would welcome her back anytime. If you’re considering taking a workshop with her or joining her on a Moroccan adventure, we can wholeheartedly say you’re in very good hands!

I am super excited to see Daria’s work recognized again! Honestly, I have been watching her as an artist for many years and she deserves more than just another “like”. One of her older mixed-media pieces is hanging in my house and I love it. Daria is one of the most creative, skilled and hard-working artists I have ever known or worked with. Her work kept evolving but her recent collection,
inspired by her artistic journey in Morocco, is mind-boggling! There is a whole new energy to it and so much that I love; challenging our ideas of beauty, quirky and mysterious characters,
humour and these unexpected embroidered lines that somehow bring everything together. Daria’s professional path hasn’t always been easy, so seeing her stunning work out in the Toronto communities and the world getting the attention it deserves is awesome. It’s crazy how her creative instincts come so easy to her…Daria has the artistic edge that one can not learn, copy or fake. Congrats Daria!

I had the pleasure of hosting Daria for an art demonstration at the Mill pond gallery. It was a wonderful and inspiring experience. Her artistic knowledge and creativity made the demonstration both engaging and informative. I truly appreciated her generosity in sharing her techniques and insights with our members.

Daria is a true artist, adventurer and lover of life! I was fortunate to share a studio with her and experience Morocco together. There was no shortage of laughs – her enthusiasm is contagious!