Ari Hauben
Ari Hauben
Ari Hauben
Ari Hauben is a contemporary artist based in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. His work consists of multimedia works covering various topics, styles, and materials. He is a member of the Fort Points Art Community; his art resides in collections all over the country and beyond; it can also be found in many public spaces throughout the city of Boston. He has participated in many group and solo shows, including being featured in the Grand Opening of the Art of Americas Wing at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Ari Hauben is a contemporary artist with a unique style that he has developed through trial and error, happy accidents, and hours and hours of work in his Boston Studio. His style could blend pop and street art techniques into mixed media works. His processes involve newspaper, melted crayon, epoxy, spray paint, wood stain, and layering techniques integrated into various visual platforms. He often instructs the images within his pieces using newspaper print, vintage books, laser, and laser-cut. This builds in meaning while allowing the main image to remain the focal point; as the viewer approaches the artwork, the words and images begin to appear, adding texture and revealing its underlying theme.
The idea of a form meeting function was born out of Ari’s belief that art can be both meaningful and aesthetically pleasing, something he embraced while obtaining his BFA in industrial design from RIT. He continued to explore and refine his styles and skill set while getting his MFA from BU. As a result of his experiences in both Industrial design and fine arts, Ari believes in not limiting himself to any one process or material. Instead, he reaches for a solution that feels right for each piece of work.
In addition to creating compelling art, Ari also wears another hat: an art teacher. Known as “Mr. Hauben” to his students, Ari has taught for the past 15 years at a special education Boston Public High School designed for students who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges. Exploring and creating art with these dynamic students ranging from 5th-12th grade, Mr. Hauben has seen first-hand the impact of government-mandated “educational reforms,” and as a result, has dedicated his efforts to inspire students to produce art that allows their underutilized creative “intelligence” to flourish in the increasingly standardized educational world. In addition to working for the Boston Public Schools, Ari has taught, presented, and worked with many different institutions in Boston. These endeavors include developing and leading workshops for youth and adult programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Children’s Hospital, and other local institutions. He was the Winner of the 2018 Boston Educator of the Year Award 2018 from the Boston Public Schools (BPS), the City of Boston, and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU).
