Todd Kenney
Staff Maker Monday
About the Artist
Name: Todd Kenney
Medium(s): Pottery
SCAA member: 2005
Based in: Rhode Island
Instagram: Ramsheadpottery
Facebook: Ramsheadpottery
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Where are you from? I grew up in Rockville RI
What do you make? I make utilitarian pottery
How long have you been seriously pursuing art? I can’t recall the exact moment it happened, but it was during a required college art class that I first fell in love with clay—a discovery that ultimately shaped my artistic path.
What inspires you to create?
I have always been drawn to constructing things from natural materials, but for a long time I could not find a medium that was both malleable and enduring. That changed when I discovered clay. Its versatility allows for endless exploration, and once fired, it can last for generations when properly cared for.
I continue to explore the medium, as the depth and range of possibilities in clay are so vast that it feels almost impossible to reach every facet. My current work is inspired by patterns and the movement of materials through the firing process, focusing on the flow and transformation that occurs in the kiln.
Is there a work of art that has changed your life or how you view the world in some way?
Thomas Kinkade was an artist I admired for his ability to create surreal landscapes that conveyed peace, warmth, and a sense of calm.
As a member of SCAA, what do you like most about us?
The SCAA community is built for everyone, providing an inclusive and supportive space regardless of education, experience, or financial means.