Ms Lisa Walker, ONZM, of Wellington, for services as a jeweller
Lisa Walker is a contemporary jeweller who has exhibited internationally over more than 30 years and is recognised for bold and innovative works and for pushing boundaries in the art form.
She has had a significant influence on contemporary jewellery in New Zealand and internationally, and her works are held in numerous public and private collections both nationally and overseas.
Te Papa Tongarewa staged a 30-year survey of her work, ‘Lisa Walker: I want to go to my bedroom, but I can’t be bothered’, which also toured to Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.
She has been selected for the prestigious group exhibition ‘Schmuck’, the world’s premiere exhibition for contemporary jewellery, on nine occasions.
Ms Walker has been committed to producing artist books, helping disseminate knowledge in her field.