Andy Brayman holds a BA in sociology and a BFA in ceramics from the University of Kansas (1996) and an MFA in ceramics from Alfred University (1998). His work is a combination of traditional craft, industrial processes, physical computing and contemporary art strategies. At their best, his pieces demonstrate an object’s potential to be both beautiful and cerebral. In 2005, Andy founded The Matter Factory in Kansas City. It is part artist studio, part laboratory, and part factory. In addition to producing objects of his design, Brayman conducts research on glazes and forming methods for Boston Valley Terra Cotta in conjunction with firms that include: SHoP Architects, Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kieran Timberlake, HKS, KPF, Handel, Perkins and Will, LMN, Studio Gang and SOM.