Andi Kovel

Andi Kovel’s sculptural work redefines glass as an expressive medium, creating evocative forms that transcend functionality. Her style, often described as “punk-luxe,” combines the raw edge of experimental form with a refined aesthetic. Her background in textiles, accessory design, and art theory brings a unique perspective to her practice, where she explores the natural tendencies of glass through texture, form, and transparency. Starting her career at Urban Glass in Brooklyn, Kovel worked with influential artists like Jeff Koons and Robert Rauschenberg, experiences that nurtured her innovative approach.

In 1999, along with Justin Parker, Kovel co-founded ESQUE, leading a movement in contemporary glass that celebrates material exploration and challenges tradition. ESQUE fuses elevated modernism with traditional glass production to create decor, lighting, and functional glasswork.

Kovel graduated from The University of Colorado with a BFA in sculpture and continued with a degree in art education and theory from The School of Visual Arts and New York University. Originally from New York, Andi Kovel continues her sculptural practice and design work in Portland, Oregon.