Courtney Branam’s vessels are influenced and inspired as much from the history of glassblowing, as from personal experiences working with modern artists. Rooted in a tradition that is meticulously on center, Courtney adds a modern twist that allows the work to become gestural and expressive.
Courtney Branam was born and raised in Houston, TX. While studying engineering and graphic design at Texas Tech University, he discovered his passion for blowing glass. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Courtney has traveled from Alaska To Australia - and parts in between - practicing his craft. He currently lives in Seattle and has worked as a freelance glass blower in numerous studios. Courtney can frequently be found working at the Tacoma Museum of Glass with the hotshop team, as staff at Pilchuck Glass School and in studios of Pratt Fine Arts Center. In 2011, Courtney participated in several group exhibitions and had a solo exhibition at Vetri International. In 2013, Courtney recieved the Peoples Choice Award at the Museum of Glass Red Hot Auction and in 2014 was featured as a Visiting Artist at the Museum of Glass. His work can be seen at Vetri International in Seattle, WA.