Carolyn's recent works have been inspired by ancient Japanese dynasties as a result of collecting vintage kimono and obe over the past 20 years, combined with a study of Japanese calligraphy and sumi painting. From kimono that can no longer be restored, she assembles fragments into jewel-like fabric collages, giving them new depth, movement, and energy. Her most recent series illuminates Japanese calligraphic symbols depicting happiness, compassion, peace, and the four seasons.

Golberg has exhibited her mixed media art for more than 25 years, receiving international recognition after being selected as design consultant and artist for the 3M paper products awards program. It was her ingenious solution of shaping hand-made paper into "sublime" vessels that gave rise to a more sculptural look to her art. Today she is represented in over 50 permanent collections, including the Smithsonian Institute, New England Quilt Museum, and Phillipi Dabille Corporation of France.

As an art's advocate, Golberg has served as president of The Textile Council at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and as advisor to the Textile Center of Minnesota.