Dustin Yellin

Dustin Yellin is a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist known for his richly layered storytelling that explores the intricate relationship between nature, technology, and the human condition. Born in 1975 in California, Yellin lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Working across mediums—including painting, sculpture, animation, and institutional collaboration—Yellin creates immersive, thought-provoking works that reveal the hidden networks connecting all living things. Internationally recognized for his groundbreaking glass sculptures, Yellin embeds layered imagery and paint within laminated glass to create visually complex, three-dimensional collages. These pieces function as modern-day pictographic allegories, inviting viewers to navigate the depths of personal consciousness and the broader societal structures we inhabit. His distinctive technique blurs the lines between art and science, imagination and reality. Yellin’s iconic glass works are composed of images clipped from print media and embedded within stacked sheets of laminated glass. These monumental compositions act as modern allegories, inviting viewers to explore their own consciousness and the shared emotional and structural networks that shape our world. Through this expansive visual language, Yellin blurs the boundaries between disciplines, proposing a more integrated, holistic way of seeing and being. A true multidisciplinary artist, Yellin’s work transcends conventional boundaries. He is the Founder and Director of Pioneer Works, a cultural institution in Brooklyn that fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue through art, science, and education. His creative practice merges poetic expression with social purpose, offering new perspectives on interconnectedness and collective transformation. Dustin Yellin's art has been exhibited in major institutions worldwide, including the Brooklyn Museum, NY, US; Leeum Museum, Seoul, South Korea; Amorepacific Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea; Museo Del Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City, Mexico; SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, GA, US; The Kennedy Center, Washington D.C., US; and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY, US; among many others. His work has been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, Artforum, Vanity Fair, and TED. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Savannah College of Art and Design.