Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Meet the Maker: Adam Kenney is a Pittsburgh-based artist and designer known for his refined, formalist mixed-media works that emphasize the natural beauty of materials. With over 25 years of experience in craft and design, his practice blends traditional glassblowing techniques with contemporary aesthetics, often drawing inspiration from organic forms and subtle textures. Kenney studied under the late Stephen Powell at Centre College and later at the Appalachian Center for Craft with Curtiss Brock, developing a deep understanding of both functional and sculptural glass. His work has been exhibited in regional venues such as the Pittsburgh Glass Center, Contemporary Craft, Chautauqua Institution, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, and BoxHeart Gallery. His work reflects a commitment to careful craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and the expressive potential of process and material.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Meet the Maker: Adam Kenney is a Pittsburgh-based artist and designer known for his refined, formalist mixed-media works that emphasize the natural beauty of materials. With over 25 years of experience in craft and design, his practice blends traditional glassblowing techniques with contemporary aesthetics, often drawing inspiration from organic forms and subtle textures. Kenney studied under the late Stephen Powell at Centre College and later at the Appalachian Center for Craft with Curtiss Brock, developing a deep understanding of both functional and sculptural glass. His work has been exhibited in regional venues such as the Pittsburgh Glass Center, Contemporary Craft, Chautauqua Institution, Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, and BoxHeart Gallery. His work reflects a commitment to careful craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and the expressive potential of process and material.
