Gabriel Florenz, Ownership Panelist

Gabriel Florenz was born in Berkeley, California and raised in central Mexico in a small artist community until the age of 14. He focuses on sculptural techniques including glass-working and ceramics; later, he shared and managed two glass studios in Oakland, California as well as studying glass at SF State. In 2009 he moved to New York City and became studio manager for the artist Dustin Yellin. Subsequently, in 2012 he helped Yellin found the experimental art institution Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, NY. He led the renovation and design project, the development of its programs, and is currently the director of Pioneer Works.