American (Born 1946)
Contemporary Sculpture, Eco-Installation, and Biological Naturalism
Colette Hosmer is a pioneering figure in contemporary naturalist sculpture, dedicated to dissolving the perceived boundary between the human experience and the raw, biological architecture of the Earth.
Her core philosophy revolves around the concept of material honesty and environmental interconnectedness, utilizing the physical remnants of the natural world to prompt deep reflections on mortality, evolution, and ecological responsibility.
By recontextualizing organic materials, she challenges viewers to confront the stark, primordial beauty of nature without the filtering lens of urban civilization.
Hosmer's technical approach is highly radical, working almost exclusively with raw organic components such as naturally sourced animal bones, river stones, preserved fish, and biological specimens.
Her studio process involves complex preservation techniques, structural masonry, and delicate assembly work to ensure these fragile, organic materials can withstand permanent public display.
The resulting installations are massive, physically heavy structures that manage to convey an unexpected sense of fluid movement, fragility, and sacred geometric alignment.
Based in the artistic epicenter of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Hosmer has built an illustrious international career, with her outdoor installations featured in prestigious cultural spaces across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Her conceptual prowess was highlighted during landmark exhibitions at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC), where her work bridged Eastern and Western ecological philosophies.
Her iconic public masterpiece, Deep Dish Pie—a surreal, monumental installation blending organic stone forms with domestic concepts—remains a definitive reference point for modern environmental sculpture.
Solo exhibitions
2026 — Hafnia Foundation, Aarhus
2024 — Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
2022 — Power Station of Art, Shanghai
2020 — National Gallery, Reykjavík
Group exhibitions
2025 — 60th Venice Biennale
2023 — Sharjah Biennial 15
2021 — Yokohama Triennale
Public collections
MoMA · Tate Modern · Centre Pompidou ·
M+ Hong Kong · Astrup Fearnley