Biography
Ry Van Der Hout is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice investigates transformation through fragmentation and reflection, using glass and mirrors as both material and metaphor for queer experience and becoming. They create works that challenge how we see ourselves and our environment, inviting viewers to witness how breaking can reveal new possibilities.
Van Der Hout holds an MFA from Parsons at The New School and a BFA in Photography from Toronto Metropolitan University. Their work has been featured in Time Out NY, NBC News, Vogue Italia, Fortune Magazine, and CBC. Recent solo exhibitions include "Mending Shards" (United Contemporary, 2024) and "To Reflect Everything" (Toronto Sculpture Garden, 2023). They have created public art for NYC Parks, the City of Toronto, and Nuit Blanche, and have been supported by the Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council and awarded the Emerging Artist Award by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Works
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the shadow holds 1, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel
20 x 16 x 3 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 5,000.00 -
the shadow holds 2, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel
20 x 16 x 3 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 5,000.00 -
the shadow holds 3, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel
20 x 16 x 3 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 5,000.00 -
the shadow holds 4, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 2,400.00
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the shadow holds 5, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 2,400.00
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the shadow holds 6, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutSold
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the shadow holds 7, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 2,400.00
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the shadow holds 8, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 2,400.00
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the shadow holds 9, 2026Chromogenic Photogram mounted to dibond, Glass, Solder, Tin, Steel, framed in walnut10 x 8 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 2,400.00
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The Shattering, 2026Steel, Mirror, Solder, Copper, Disco Ball-Motor26 x 26 x 26 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 10,800.00
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a quiet break, 2024UV print on glass, antique mirror, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish
55 x 18 x 2 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 4,600.00 -
a still void, 2024UV print on glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish35 x 25 x 2 in.Ry Van Der Hout$ 4,600.00
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edge state, 2024UV print on glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish
32 x 62 x 2 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 8,200.00 -
held fragments, 2024UV print on glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish40 x 24 x 2 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 6,000.00
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Held Memory, 2024UV print on glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish36 x 36 x 2 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 5,200.00
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self work, 2024UV Print on Glass, Solder, Stainless Steel, Copper
16 x 24 x 3 in.Ry Van Der Hout$ 4,200.00 -
soft seam, 2024UV print on glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, varnish31 x 31 x 2 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 3,700.00
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the sea will not open that way, 2024Steel and Mirror Finish Stainless Steel
120 x 48 x 20 in.Ry Van Der HoutCAD 16,000.00 -
twice broken glass, 2024glass, solder, copper, stainless steel, zinc
41 x 30.5 in ( x 2)Ry Van Der HoutCAD 7,800.00 -
To Reflect Everything, and Show Nothing, 2023Multi-layered archival pigment print, framed in black
Edition of 340 x 32 in.
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Disco Ball Vanitas with Grandma's Egg, 2022Acrylic vacuum-form sculpture on integrated steel plinthRy Van Der HoutCAD 10,000.00
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Finding Balance, 2022Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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I Think I Over Estimated, 2022Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Self Portrait, 2022Pigment Print with Rhinestones, Framed in White16 x 16 in. $2,400, 24 x 24 in. $3,600 40 x 40 in. $4,800Ry Van Der Hout
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Shabbat Vanitas with Diet Coke, 2022Acrylic vacuum-form sculpture on integrated steel plinthRy Van Der HoutCAD 8,000.00
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Compote, 2021Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Extinguished, 2021Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Fire and Flood, 2021Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Miss Fiercalicious, 2021Pigment Print with Rhinestones, Framed in White16 x 16 in. $2,400, 24 x 24 in. $3,600 40 x 40 in. $4,800Ry Van Der Hout
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Quick Lewinsky, 2021Pigment Print with Rhinestones, Framed in White16 x 16 in. $2,400, 24 x 24 in. $3,600 40 x 40 in. $4,800Ry Van Der Hout
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Self Portrait (Eye Detail 2), 2021Pigment Print with Rhinestones, Framed in White16 x 16 in. $2,400, 24 x 24 in. $3,600 40 x 40 in. $4,800Ry Van Der Hout
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Self Portrait (Eye Detail), 2021Pigment Print with Rhinestones, Framed in White16 x 16 in. $2,400, 24 x 24 in. $3,600 40 x 40 in. $4,800Ry Van Der Hout
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Spotlight Theory, 2021Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Stress Test, 2021Archival Pigmented Print, Framed in Black8 x 10 in. $500, 20 x 24 in. $2,000, 40 x 50 in. $4,500Ry Van Der Hout
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Exhibitions
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Ry Van Der Hout
a shadow holds 18 Jun - 25 Jul 2026Presented in the intimate setting of United Contemporary’s Project Space, a shadow holds is an exhibition of new work by Ry Van Der Hout, created during their residency at Banff...Read more -
Ryan Van Der Hout
Mending Shards 14 Nov - 21 Dec 2024United Contemporary is thrilled to present Mending Shards , a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Ryan Van Der Hout that explores the intricate relationship between brokenness and wholeness, intimacy and...Read more -
Ryan Van Der Hout
Drag (Online Feature) 23 Jun - 31 Jul 2022In celebration of Pride 2022, we are delighted to present an online exhibition by Ryan Van Der Hout. Drag, is a black and white series of photographs that engages with...Read more -
Ryan Van Der Hout
Collecting Dust 5 - 28 May 2022Opening reception: Saturday, May 7, 1-5pm Artist in attendance In Collecting Dust, multi-disciplinary artist Ryan Van Der Hout reimagines traditional still-life Vanitas in a photographic and installation-based solo exhibition that...Read more -
Amanda Arcuri & Ryan Van Der Hout
Fire & Dust 11 Jun - 3 Jul 2021What happens to the artifacts of the civilized world when they no longer serve a purpose? Are they burned to the ground or left to collect dust? The year 2020...Read more
