Make More Space by Karen Chappelow

Artist Statement

“Resplendent in crown and shoulder pads, this Queen is making more space for all the queens.

Wearing her Cloak of Invisibility, she is demanding attention.

A dress/cloak a symbol of female invisibility through the ages from Christianity to modern day.

The domestic, maternal expectations and the ownership of said female by the males have brought us where we are today, and I like this modern war cry of ‘make more space for me!”

About the Artist

“I like it when I get a physical reaction from people when they view my art.  The whimsy, fun and sometimes political nature of life is evident in my work.  By expressing the fierceness of a female, the ridiculous in a scenario, becomes a message turned into humour softening the blow, breaking down barriers.  The expressionist nature of my work tries to blur the edges of reality and hopefully makes people smile, wonder, think and create conversation.”

Karen Chappelow has been sculpting and painting for more than 20 years, she has a drive for bucking the system and invites the viewer to view life through a different lens. Karen has collectors both Nationally and Internationally.

In recent times Karen has been extensively exhibiting in New York, Madrid, Luxembourg, Berlin, Rome and Malmo-Sweden. Also exhibiting in group shows in Perth and Melbourne. Karen’s work has appeared on the “The Block” a TV renovation show on Channel 9.

Karen will also be appearing in Home Design Magazine August 2023 edition.