PERSPECTIVES: ANNIE HONN AND KEVIN NORTON
Annie Honn is a formally trained glass blower who received her Bachelors of the Fine Arts from Emporia State University in 2020. She trained at Kansas City’s own Monarch Glass Studio for one year before making her way as an independent artist. Working primarily out of the studio of Karg Art Glass (Kechi, Ks) Annie is a commission based artist as well as creating one of a kind works of art for the gallery. Annie has had the pleasure of studying under renowned artists such as Patrick Martin, Jen Elek, and David Walters during her 7 year career. Annie looks at everyday in the shop as practice no matter if its production or a more intricate project, continually honing the technical aspects of hot glass.
Artist Statement
Annie focuses on creating functional glass pieces that touch lives with hopes that her pieces add to someone’s daily ritual, a special mug to return to at the end of the day, a decanter set that is used when guests are over, or a bowl for sharing snacks with a loved one. Annie’s goal is to make pieces that beautify and elevate the quality of everyday life.
Kevin Norton is an indie pop musician from central Missouri that grew up in the Warrensburg area that focuses on telling a story and capturing moments for all to hear.
Albukirky is a fatherless father and storyteller. He uses spoken word poetry to sift through ideas of fatherhood, identity, and self-image alongside folks with Dad trauma, those uncomfortable in their own bodies, and those who feel like outsiders.Before finding poetry, he dabbled with stand up comedy and theatre, and his tech job led him to speaking in front of crowds as large as 1500—but never about what matters most.
