Carol Cauldwell

Overview
Rabbit With Flute resin sculpture by Carol Cauldwell
Rabbit With Flute sculpture in Cape Town, South Africa
"I want to make something with a 'feel good' feeling about it. People need to laugh and smile a bit more.
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I try to make works that will ignite some form of nostalgia in a person.
 
Nothing gives me more joy than a comment from somebody that my sculptures make them remember parts of their childhood."

Carol Cauldwell has earned international recognition for her whimsical sculptures that touch something deeply human — a nostalgic yearning for innocence and a world where dreams come true.

 

Her work speaks across boundaries, resonating with collectors who seek art that combines technical mastery with emotional authenticity.

 

Bronze remains her exclusive medium, chosen for its permanence and enduring nature. Through this timeless material, Cauldwell ensures that both her artistic vision and her hopeful message will carry forward through generations.

Works
  • Carol Cauldwell, Rabbits Tango, Bronze Sculpture
    Rabbits Tango, 2017
  • Carol Cauldwell, Salute, Bronze Sculpture
    Salute, 2018
  • Carol Cauldwell, Taking The Scenic Route, Bronze Sculpture
    Taking the Scenic Route, 2022
  • Carol Cauldwell, I've Got You, Bronze Sculpture
    I've Got You, 2022
  • Carol Cauldwell, Rabbit Valentine's, Bronze Sculpture
    Rabbit Valentine's, 2023
  • Carol Cauldwell, Hippo Mom and Baby, Bronze Sculpture
    Mini Hippo Mom & Baby, 2023
  • Carol Cauldwell, Elephant with Boy and Soccer Ball, Bronze Sculpture
    Elephant with Boy & Soccer Ball, 2023
  • Carol Cauldwell, Rabbit Butterfly, Bronze Sculpture
    Rabbit Butterfly, 2023
  • Carol Cauldwell, A Day At The Races, Bronze Sculpture
    A Day At The Races , 2022
  • Carol Cauldwell, Rabbits on Vespa, Bronze Sculpture
    Rabbits on Vespa, 2018
  • Carol Cauldwell, Rabbit Playing Flute, Bronze Sculpture
    Mini Rabbit Playing Flute
Biography
A portrait of Carol Cauldwell
Carol Cauldwell
"My sculptures take a critical view of social, political, and cultural issues, engaging with them in an almost sarcastic, satirical and humorous way. I use fairy tales, fantasy and icons to deconstruct and comment on issues of injustice in its different forms.
 
I am passionate about bronze, and love the permanence and durability of it. I am keenly aware of the durability of time and enjoy the idea that my artworks will remain well into the future for the benefit of others"
Carol Cauldwell (b.1968, Johannesburg, South Africa) has steadily developed a global reputation as a highly sought-after sculptor, with her works featuring in numerous important public and private collections across the world.
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Her whimsical sculptures take a critical view of social, political and cultural issues conveyed in a sarcastic and humorous way. 
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Inspired by her father's love for art, Carol joined the Johannesburg school of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music, first specialising in music and later specialising in art. She went on to complete a Diploma in Ceramics, where she excelled in sculpture. This led to her establishing a Pottery Studio that soon expanded into a factory which was hand-painting over 4,000 ceramic items per day for various stores. The tremendous discipline required to manage such a factory gave Carol the skills required to become an excellent artist, with exceptional focus and work ethic. 
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In 2011, Carol took the decision to fulfil a lifelong dream to sculpt in wax and bronze casting, and this has remained her core focus ever since.
 
Carol enjoys pushing the boundaries of her own limits, which has led to her recent decision to open her own bronze foundry.  
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Her work could be described as "magic realism" and appeals to the nostalgic yearning in all of us for a more innocent world in which dreams come true
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