Nnenna Okore

Nnenna Okore builds sculpture and immersive installations through the transformation of fibers, glass and biomaterials. Her practice centers on ecological relationships, with methods including shredding, pulping, dyeing, sewing and tying. These actions turn material change into both a visible form and a subject of inquiry. Her biography connects the studio work with teaching at North Park University in Chicago and with participatory environmental projects. The work is useful for readers interested in fiber beyond a conventional textile object: plant-like forms can expand into space, while the preparation and breakdown of materials remain important to their meaning. Her statement also describes studio encounters in which participants engage with the materials directly. Follow those processes alongside finished installations to see how making, learning and environmental questions become parts of the same practice.