In loving memory
of Lulu
Remembering Karen “Lulu” Ezekiel
February 26, 1935 – December 2, 2023
Lulu’s story
Karen “Lulu” Ezekiel (née Kals) was a prolific artist, teacher, and community advocate known for her creative spirit, irreverent humor, and generous heart. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1935, her family fled Nazi-occupied Europe and settled in Vancouver in 1939. Lulu dedicated her life to teaching and creating art that bridged cultural and social divides.
Her work spanned painting, sculpture, illustration, and murals, and she authored several children’s books. Lulu taught at the San Francisco Art Institute, worked as a mental health counselor and preschool director, and maintained lifelong practices of figure drawing, tai chi, and community engagement. Lulu passed away in December 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, art, and connection that will endure.
TEXTILES
SCULPTURES
DRAWINGS
JOURNALS
COLLAGES
BOOKS
MURALS
PAINTINGS
Lulu’s artWork
"There is a big problem in getting the beauty of everything spread around so that the blessings of cosmic drift gets down to daily days." — Lulu
“Perfection is not a part of the new order” — Lulu
“Time measured in thoughts
or in sunsets time passed” — Lulu
“On reading over my poems I find myself to be a sad, funny, intelligent person that I love and totally understand.” — Lulu
Casa laLulu
“Sunshine city days and I, female Walt Whitman untied spirit salute the shapes colors karmas of brothers & sisters celebrate sunsets poodles rainbows” — Lulu
Lulu & Friends
“Why people tear the scenes from other folks dreams is far over my head” — Lulu
"I've asked you for your full moons. Nothing else.
In exchange, I'll give you a piece of my heart,
and little poems sometimes."
— Lulu
