About: Artist Brian Brenno

BFA, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA

After receiving his BFA, Brian worked with Dale Chihuly on his glass blowing team for nine years, allowing him to work with some of the best glass artists in the world. His work is exhibited across the country.

"I began working with hand blown glass hats in college almost by mistake. I quickly realized the power the hat shape had to evoke strong associations, memories and feelings that everyone can understand. My series of glass hats evolved from an interest in human interaction with familiar objects. Hats offer me an opportunity to explore the challenges of glass blowing and our relationship with everyday objects, such as hats, seen in a new light. "

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