BLUNT x Karl Maughan

BLUNT is proud to present a Limited Edition umbrella featuring the work of celebrated New Zealand artist Karl Maughan. Known for his vibrant and evocative oil paintings, Maughan has spent nearly four decades exploring the cultivated garden as a framework for painting, developing a visual language that is both immersive and full of life. His worlds feel both familiar and otherworldly, “gardening without all the effort,” as Maughan puts it.

Maughan’s practice is invitational, immersive, and obsessive. Each work draws the viewer in, inviting them to wander through lush, imagined landscapes where every leaf and petal has been meticulously constructed. A true constructor of worlds, he pieces together gardens that emanate a sense of possibility, mystery, and delight.

His coveted paintings adorn the curated contemporary homes of art-loving New Zealanders and are instantly recognisable for their rich colour and nmistakable energy. The design featured on this BLUNT umbrella is drawn from Rawhiti Terrace (2018), a layered, abundant composition that typifies Maughan’s ever-in-bloom gardens. Using impressionist techniques and energetic brushwork, he builds vibrant flora and foliage that verge on the fantastical.
This collaboration brings Maughan’s extraordinary world into everyday life—art not just to admire, but to carry. A celebration of nature, colour, and imagination. A true collector’s piece.

BLUNT Umbrellas are built to last, tested to extremes and are modular for repairability.  
Sustainability is one of the core pillars of BLUNT - their umbrellas are designed on a 'repair, not replace' philosophy. There are multiple BLUNT workshops across the globe to repair their products, as well as encouraging customers to do their own repairs at home. 
"When you love, keep, and repair your BLUNT products they will reward you with reliability, confidence and protection for years to come."