Karla Walter
Artist Statement:
As an artist, it is important to recognize a message and seize that moment. Crows are messengers, omens for change. Several personal encounters with crows have compelled me to express my personal creativity through this messenger. The themes of my work concentrate on the wonder and natural interactions I have observed in nature, humans, animals and society.
The common crow maintains a unique place in our ecosystem thanks to their intelligence and strong family values. They are intelligent, social, opportunistic, vocal, visual, shrewd, and reliant on memory and individual recognition. Crows are the tricksters and wise guys of the bird world. A flock of crows is called a Murder.
Cats are curious and intelligent as well as playful. A group of cats is called a Clowder and a cat's purr may be a form of self-healing, as it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment. I truly believe that animals can inspire and heal. My work is informed by my life surroundings and the wonder of nature and natural interactions between humans and animals.