In this conversation between contemporary artist Meg Walters and Otomys co-director Megan Dicks, the pair delve into the emotional and artistic terrain that defines Walters’ latest body of work, Metamorphosis.
Reflecting on her childhood in Bermuda, her evolving identity, and the power of memory and material, Walters shares how distance, motherhood, and artistic experimentation have shaped her practice. This interview uncovers the personal and poetic threads that run through Walters’ journey—from sun-drenched island recollections to bold shifts in scale, form, and artistic perspective.
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MEGAN DICKS: There is something naïve perhaps in my thoughts about a childhood in Bermuda - I imagine many barefoot and sun soaked days in the turquoise waters or on the rocky outcrops surrounded by palm fronds, hibiscus and salt spray. But like most idyllic places there is often a nuanced sense of freedom. You recently visited your home town there with your young daughter, that must have been delightful and emotional. Can you describe how place and memory shape or filter your mind's eye?
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