Hi, my name is Veronica Wolfgang. I’m a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary sculptor and textile artist working with found materials, craft traditions, and systems of ecology, memory, labor, and care.

I grew up surrounded by folk artists and skilled artisans, beginning my artistic education long before formal schooling. Those early foundations shaped my commitment to sustainability and handcraft. My work transforms reclaimed materials—driftwood, shells, yarn, cords, and technological remnants—into tactile sculptural forms that explore desire, repair, and our relationship to everyday objects.

After leaving high school early at 16, I earned my BA in Philosophy and History at 17 and completed my MA in Philosophy just after turning 21, with a focus on political theory and post-structuralist analyses of labor. That research continues to inform my art, especially around questions of value, precarity, and survival.

Since moving to Brooklyn in 2019, I’ve built a multifaceted creative life as an artist, jewelry designer, model, and art director. I run my independent jewelry label, bywolfgang, and my work has been exhibited throughout New York City, including Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, CultureLab LIC, and Carrie Able Gallery. My design work has been shown extensively, notably at Future Treasure x 3NY in 2024.

Why I’m Fundraising

This year, I was accepted into two international art residencies—rare, career-shaping opportunities that would provide temporary housing, studio access, and time to work during a period of extreme instability. I’m fundraising to attend these programs and rebuild my working life after being forced out of my home and studio due to an illegal eviction and unsafe living conditions.

What Happened

In late June–July 2025, my landlord failed to properly remediate an unattended death in the apartment directly below my bedroom, in my home and studio of four years. When I raised health and safety concerns and requested licensed cleanup, I was met with escalating harassment and pressure to self-evict.

Medical professionals deemed the conditions unlivable, and my bloodwork revealed serious health concerns. I had to leave quickly, losing stable housing and studio access. I spent months decontaminating my belongings and artwork while dealing with severe mold-related illness, costing thousands of dollars and exhausting my emergency savings.

I am currently safe, but housing-unstable, staying with friends while navigating recovery and legal next steps.

Why These Residencies Matter

These residencies offer what I don’t currently have: safe housing, time to create, and dedicated workspace.

RONDO (Mexico City) is a six-week residency focused on material culture, craft, and community exchange. I’ll produce a body of work to be exhibited during CDMX Art Week in February 2026.

La Wayaka Current (Atacama Desert, Chile) is a site-responsive arts and ecology program taking place in April 2026, where I’ll research land-based practice, intergenerational knowledge, and climate change.

These are working environments that will allow me to continue my practice, regain momentum, and build long-term sustainability.

What Your Support Will Fund

Funds will go toward:

Residency program fees

Travel, interim housing, and food

Shipping, storage, and handling of artwork

Recovery and rebuilding costs, including remediation and studio overhead

Any amount helps. Sharing this fundraiser is just as meaningful as donating.

www.veronicawolfgang.com

With gratitude,

Veronica Wolfgang