Kara Walker: Unearthing Histories Through Silhouette Kara Walker is a singular voice in contemporary art, a sculptor and silhouettist whose work confronts the uncomfortable legacies of American history—particularly those surrounding race, gender, and violence—with startling power and unsettling beauty. Born in November 1969, her career has been marked by a deliberate refusal to shy away from difficult subjects, forging a distinctive v…