Cole Kennedy

Bio

Cole Kennedy was born in Overland Park, Kansas in 1996. Growing up, art was something he’d always been drawn to, which led him to Emporia State University where he attended from 2016-2020. He triple majored in Glass Forming, Sculpture, and Printmaking. He focused on creating work that dealt with nature and the creatures that dwell there, and how the impact of humans has on the environment. His focus was on using recycled and found materials to fabricate the work, while using a bit of humor to get across his ideas. Working in a production shop refining hands skills and getting to fabricate large scale armatures and equipment. After working  two and half years moved to Belger Arts as the Technician and glassblower.

Artist Statement

My work discusses the lasting effects that humans have on the environment. I make vibrant and whimsical creatures and foliage out of recycled materials to create an immersive setting. These sculptures create a sense of novelty through familiar forms, which prompts the viewers to think twice about discarding an object.