GLEN HANSEN
Realist painter Glen Hansen, a Long Island native now based in Jamesport, draws inspiration from his early experiences working on construction sites alongside his family of bricklayers, carpenters, and contractors. His paintings focus exclusively on architecture—stripped of people and narrative—exploring the quiet relationship between structure and sky. By isolating architectural details, Hansen creates hyperrealist works marked by extraordinary precision and craftsmanship, employing techniques rooted in the glazing and underpainting traditions of the Renaissance masters. Hansen earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has exhibited widely in many Manhattan galleries, including Fischbach Gallery and Bernarducci/Meisel Gallery. His work is held in major public collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Springfield Museum of Art, and the Neuberger Museum of Art, as well as numerous corporate and private collections.
Glen Hansen is currently the Artist-in-Residence at the Nassau County Museum of Art, and his paintings will be on view in the museum’s upcoming exhibition, 250 Years of Art on Long Island. His studio is located in The Manes Art Education Center, where several of his works are currently on view. The first event held by Glen Hansen, Master Glazing Techniques, will take place on May 9th, 2026 with two sessions: 11 am – 12:30 pm and 1 pm – 2:30 pm. REGISTER BELOW!