Statement/Bio

I sew together layers of broken glass and shattered mirrors, transforming fragmented reflections into wearable sculptures. I also paint with broken shards, exploring the creative potential of materials while questioning the value we assign to the overlooked. My practice is rooted in transformation and perception, investigating the everyday objects that are often dismissed. Driven by curiosity, I challenge conventional understandings of materiality, redefining familiar objects beyond their intended function to create new forms and invite generative conversations about value, identity, and renewal.

Wendi Van Horn is a New York based interdisciplinary artist with a background in fashion design. She has over eighteen years of experience designing womenswear, handbags, and textiles. Her work has been exhibited internationally through museum design stores, specialty boutiques, galleries, and private collections. She is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in the Low Residency program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2027.