Susan Dinkelacker

Susan Dinkelacker creates tactile wood and bronze sculptures that invite touch and inspire. Raised in a woodturning family in South Africa, she developed her distinctive carving style in Borneo and now works from her New Zealand studio. Alongside her sculpting, Susan is a Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot.

Her work is featured at Gallery Helena Bay and includes large public pieces like the bronze “Moment of Release” and “Maia Maia” at the Hundertwasser Art Center. Recently, she has expanded into lino-carving and fabric printing, producing unique hand-burnished artworks inspired by birds.