Paula Walters Parker is an artist who loves to experiment with materials and see where they lead her. From everyday foraged pigments and natural textures to bold colors and layered strokes, she lets her art unfold as a playful dialogue, exploring how each element interacts and surprises. Drawing on family stories, music, and daily experiences, her work is a celebration of resilience, curiosity, and connection.

Through what she calls “active imagination,” Parker lets materials take the lead, embracing spontaneity and accidents that bring unexpected beauty. She describes her practice as creating a scenario whereby she relinquishes control to the materials, allowing herself to be attuned to the accidents and opportunity to change in those moments. Her pieces invite viewers to pause, look closer, reflect, and enjoy the richness of what they might discover.

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, and now based in Brooklyn, Parker studied art in London and New York City and is currently pursuing a Masters in Creative Art Therapy. When she’s not in the studio, she’s sharing her passion for creativity with public high school students in Manhattan.