Thomas Kelly
This highly versatile glass designer creates pieces that range from simple statements in form and color to pieces with elaborate surface decoration. Each one of a kind piece is free blown, without the use of molds. Drawing on classical influences, Kelly explores the optical properties of glass and conveys a sense of the fluidity of the medium. His work has been featured in several of the Corning Glass Museum’s publications. In his own words, “Glass always challenges you. I'm obsessive about bringing craft and design together to give each piece its own character."