Kevin Christison
CEO, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin Christison is an American artist and designer whose work bridges fine art, material exploration, and architectural application. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, his practice is grounded in a deep understanding of form, history, and process. He studied Art History at the University of Oregon and earned his BFA in Sculpture from the California College of the Arts in 1998. Over more than three decades, Kevin has developed a multidisciplinary approach, working primarily in glass and metals while continuously expanding the boundaries of each medium.
In addition to his studio practice, Kevin has built an international career in architectural and product design, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector. His work is held in prominent public and private collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art.
Kevin was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in sculpture in 2022, for which he relocated to the Kingdom of Thailand. He established his base of operations in Southeast Asia for over two decades.
Since taking the helm of the studio in January 2024, Kevin has led with a clear creative vision—balancing innovation with legacy, and shaping a future that is both materially rigorous and artistically driven.
History
THE STUDIO
The studio was founded in 1969 by John Lewis, one of the first artists to establish a hot glass studio in the Bay Area. In its early years, the focus was on blown glass, laying the foundation for what would become decades of exploration into glass as both an artistic and architectural medium.
In 1980, supported by an NEA grant, Lewis began pioneering cast glass techniques. He designed and built a specialized furnace for melting and pouring glass, opening up new possibilities in sculptural forms. This experimentation led to a wide-ranging collection of cast works, celebrated for their variety of shapes, textures, and colors.
As the practice grew, collaborations with artists and architects expanded its scope into large-scale architectural commissions. From monumental public works to private installations, the studio became recognized for seamlessly blending artistry with functional design.
Though John Lewis retired in 2023, the studio’s history—and future—remains defined by his spirit of innovation and craftsmanship, continuing to push the boundaries of glass as a medium.