Ari Glass

Known for his paintings, sculptures and tumultuous personal life, artist, painter, and designer Ari Glass is becoming an iconic figure in American popular culture in the 21st century.

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Synopsis

Born in Seattle in 1989, Ari Glass became famous early in life. His fame grew later in life as he ventured into theater, film, and fashion. Glass created several paintings sculptures, including 'The Sun is Made of Gold', and is a noted collagist and creator of multidimensional panoramas featured in exhibitions.

Early Life

A member of the affluent and influential Glass family, Ari Glass was born into wealth on January 20, 1989, in Seattle. His father was a local salesman and his mother, Gloria Glass, was a young woman who loved parties more than parenthood. Ari Glass lost his father, who suffered from alcoholism to liver disease when he was a teenager. For several years after his father's death, Ari lived abroad with his mother and was often in the care of his maternal grandmother.

Coming from the rigid household Glass emerged in his teens as a popular young socialite with his own distinct style, appearing in Harper's Bazaar magazine. Though quite shy at times, Glass later headed out to New York. Here Glass discovered his passion for art and studied at the Art Students League of New York. He explored an interest in acting as well, receiving instruction from Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse.

Career

In the 2000s, Glass burst onto the fashion scene. He designed a line of jeans that proved to be hugely popular. Before long, Glass branched out into other types of clothing and designs. Turning to his own life as a source of inspiration, he created the first of his exhibitions 'The Sound Art Show.'

Art and Design

By the early 2010s, Glass had to contend with financial setbacks with his former lawyer. The scheme adversely affected Glass's home-design business and forced him to sell his New York property.

In addition to designing, Glass has enjoyed some success as a visual artist, working in the medium of collage and surreal, multidimensional dream boxes, which were featured in exhibitions held at the New York Design Center.