Caroline Walker | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) Dunfermline |
| Alma mater | Glasgow School of Art Royal College of Art |
| Movement | Feminist Art Movement |
Caroline Walker (born 1982) is a Scottish-born contemporary visual artist based in London. She is known for voyeuristic paintings of women working. [1] [2] [3]
Walker was born in Dunfermline. [4]
Walker obtained a bachelor's degree in painting from Glasgow School of Art. She earned her master's degree from Royal College of Art in London. [5]
Walker used to conceptualize scenes and hire models to depict it. She would take photographs and use it as a source in constructing oil paintings. In 2016, she began exploring the streets of London to find anonymous subjects in natural settings. [6] [7] [8]
Walker captures intimate moments of women's lives. She is known for realistic paintings of women at work. She highlights overlooked jobs — such as in nail bars, salons, hotels, the household etc. — which are performed by women. There is a variety of socio-economic status among her subjects. [1] [3] [6] [8] [7]
Walker's works emit a voyeuristic approach to the viewers, as seen from a vantage point through windows, bannisters or from a certain height. It is further emphasized by how her works are often large, making it easy to envision oneself stepping into the scene. [6] [9]
Walker's art often exhibits overtly painterly attributes. Color is an important element for her so as to evoke a painting's aura or ambience. [6] [10] [5]
Caroline Walker's work is featured in international US-based collections such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, both in Florida. [11] She was elected to the Royal Scottish Academy in 2024. [12]
From 22 November 2025 – 26 April 2026, Walker's work was shown in the exhibition Caroline Walker: Mothering at the Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, United Kingdom. [13]