Ruth Vander Horck speaks freely through her sculptures and textile art
Owen Connor
Step into the whimsical, thought-provoking world of Ruth Vander Horck, an artist whose latest exhibition in Gallery III is as playful as it is powerful. In this video, Vander Horck invites you behind the scenes of her creative process—from sculpting her signature “Adoring Cows,” whose expressions range from serene to rebellious, to crafting deeply personal textile works that explore themes of reproductive freedom, consumerism and lived experience.
Through clay, fabric and found objects, Vander Horck shares stories of joy, struggle and reflection. Hear how she finds calm in carving clay, and why she believes art—whether humorous, serious or both—can spark conversation. Don’t miss this inside look at an artist using bold materials to explore big ideas.
Gallery III's Speaking Freely: Personal & Political
