Glenn Lutz (b. 1988, Upland, CA) lives and works on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i as a multidisciplinary artist with a practice that spans film, installation, sculpture, paintings, performance, publications, and hip-hop under the moniker Zenn Lu. His interdisciplinary work engages a variety of social, philosophical, and cultural issues including identity, mental health, and race.

He released his first book with Simon & Schuster titled Go F*ck, I Mean, Find Yourself. in 2018. In 2022, Lutz released the critically acclaimed There’s Light: Artworks & Conversations Examining Black Masculinity, Identity & Mental Well-Being. There’s Light is a conceptual book project examining themes related to Black male identities, sexuality, masculinity, and mental illness. Artfully explored through intimate artworks and insightful conversations, There’s Light sheds new light on experiences including overcoming inherited trauma, systemic racism and social injustices, establishing oneself as a Black male artist, and ultimately, offers avenues for hope as the title of the book suggests. The book featured contributions from the late Virgil Abloh and Pope.L, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Mark Bradford, Wyatt Cenac, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Steve McQueen, Tyler Mitchell, Brontez Purnell, Hank Willis Thomas, and more.

Lutz has exhibited internationally and hosted panel discussions at institutions including Georgetown University and New York Public Library. He is also a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Ambassador and mental health advocate. His writings and research have been procured by Harvard University and featured in anthologies including Bryant Terry’s bestselling book, Black Food.