Sacred Sculptures: Bringing Faith to Life

Linda Klarfeld discusses the creative process, and her own approach to working with communities and artistic commissions.  She explores the relationship between sculpture and spirituality and describes how art can transcend words and speak directly to our hearts.

Linda Klarfeld is a renowned Australian sculptor based in Queensland, known for her figurative works that bring faith and spirituality to life. Trained in Prague, Sydney, and New York, she has dedicated much of her career to creating sacred sculptures that connect modern audiences with timeless religious traditions. Through her work, she seeks to inspire reflection, devotion, and a deeper sense of connection to the divine.  She created the sculpture of St John Paul II with four teenagers outside St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, Australia.