Ben Young

Ben Young transforms glass, concrete and metal into quiet meditations on the meeting point between humanity and the sea.

From his studio in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, sculptor Ben Young has been shaping glass into evocative forms for over two decades.

He has exhibited alongside leading glass artists both in New Zealand and internationally, with acclaimed sell-out solo shows in New York, Auckland, and Singapore. His work is held in private and public collections worldwide.

Handcrafted from sheet glass, concrete, steel, and bronze, Young’s sculptures are meticulously planned and constructed without computer or machine assistance. His process combines technical precision with poetic restraint, transforming industrial materials into fluid, light-filled forms that evoke oceanic depth and movement.

Inspired by his coastal surroundings, Young often centres his works on the sea. Small figurative elements — boats, huts, lighthouses, or lone figures — introduce a human scale and narrative, inviting viewers to reflect on solitude, exploration, and our connection to the natural world.