Karen Walters

Carved from Rimu, this sinuous sculpture exudes a sense of organic rhythm; Walters celebrates the timber’s natural grain, allowing the material itself to guide the flow and energy.

Drawing on her Māori and European heritage, Karen Walters creates works that feel deeply connected to the whenua, reflecting both the landscape and the human condition.

Artist Bio

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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