Aurora Robson: Transforming Plastic Waste into Contemporary Sculpture

Aurora Robson is an acclaimed multi-media artist based in the Hudson Valley, New York, recognized for her innovative work that intercepts the global waste stream. By repurposing post-consumer and post-industrial plastic pollution, she creates intricate, organic sculptures and large-scale site-specific installations that challenge our perception of waste. Her artistic journey is deeply personal, rooted in transforming childhood nightmares into "serious play," using the structural properties of these memories to inform her curvilinear, complex forms. A graduate of Columbia University with a background in structural metal welding, Aurora Robson employs a wide range of techniques including ultrasonic welding, 3D printing, and weaving to sequester toxic materials into harmless, beautiful objects. Beyond her solo studio practice, she is the founder of Project Vortex, an international collective of creators focused on plastic debris. Her work has been exhibited at major institutions like the Figge Art Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum. Aurora Robson’s practice serves as a vital intersection of environmental activism and contemporary art, aiming to inspire hope and action while fostering a circular economy through the creative transformation of discarded materials.