Ode to Walters by Nicholas Lum

"Ode to Walters" by Nicholas Lum is a tribute to Gordon Walters, a significant figure in New Zealand abstract modernist art.

This piece offers a contemporary take on Walters' iconic interlocking koru, utilizing modern design software to create a dimensional shift and a smooth transition between elements.

With his foundation in mathematics, Nicholas was drawn to Walters' mathematical accuracy, which he complemented with a thoughtful visual harmony. Nicholas employed his personally developed ratios to achieve a balance between the solid forms and the empty spaces within the stem and frond motifs.

Nicholas Lum is a graphic designer practicing in Auckland and a second-generation New Zealander of Chinese descent.