Aaron Glasson

Aaron Glasson

Artist

Aaron Glasson (b. Auckland, 1983) is a New Zealand-born multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans participatory installations, paintings, drawings, sculpture, architecture, assemblage, murals, and film. Since earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Design from the Auckland University of Technology in 2005, Glasson has exhibited and created public artworks internationally. His abstract visual language, rooted in geometry and inspired by time spent in the wilderness, unifies his diverse practice. His paintings offer glimpses into micro and macro environments, while his large-scale, site-specific installations invite viewer engagement and participation. Glasson’s work often explores the practical potential of art outside traditional contexts, incorporating natural and found materials into his creations.

Central to Glasson’s practice is an exploration of nature and ecology, critiquing humanity’s role within these systems. His material experiments range from handmade paints and plant dyes to large-scale installations crafted from discarded objects. Notable projects include the Sumbiology Archive, a public library made entirely from repurposed materials, and MH-1 (Migration Home 1), a conceptual mobile home designed for environmental resilience. He also restored Jana Koya, an abandoned desert cabin, into an artist residency. Glasson has extensively collaborated with environmental and community organizations and has taught at San Diego State University and the Academy of Design in Colombo, Sri Lanka. His work has been exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions worldwide, with upcoming solo shows at Maia Contemporary in Mexico City and NOTA in Shiga, Japan, in 2024.