Carol Cauldwell

Carol Cauldwell is a contemporary South African sculptor known for her playful, yet refined approach to form and character. Her work explores the human condition through animal figures—most often rabbits, hippos and other African animals—imbued with humor, vulnerability, and presence. By drawing on influences ranging from urban fashion to surrealist whimsy, she crafts works that are at once witty and emotionally resonant.

Cauldwell works primarily in clay, producing bronzes that embrace the tactile and material qualities of sculpture. Her process highlights the handmade—whether through carefully modeled clay surfaces, polished bronze patinas, or the subtle irregularities that bring each figure to life. This attention to craft ensures that every piece carries both immediacy and permanence.

Her sculptures have been shown at major art fairs and exhibitions, where they have attracted collectors drawn to their originality, charm, and technical finesse. Above all, her work seeks to delight and engage, offering audiences a chance to see familiar creatures reimagined with fresh spirit and personality.