Karen Walters

‘Boundless’ refers to being unlimited, unhindered, ongoing… it encompasses an immense sense of energy. I have carved this from one large solid slab of Himalayan Cedar, sculpting it to form an illusion of an ongoing and boundless, curvaceous line of loops. I live for those boundless moments in life.

– Karen Walters

Karen Walters is a contemporary sculptor based in New Zealand, drawing on her Māori and European heritage to inform her practice. Grounded in a profound connection to the whenua (land) her work is imbued with the essence and vitality of the New Zealand landscape, offering nuanced reflections on the human condition.

Utilising both bronze and native timber as her primary mediums, Walters demonstrates a meticulous approach to the detail in her work. Her selection of resilient hardwood such as Swamp Kauri for dimensional manipulation underscores her commitment to creating timeless works, while her investment in lost wax casting yields exquisitely crafted bronze pieces.

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