‘My abstract ceramic pieces are experiments in design. Finding balance between geometric and organic is my goal, like the ideal relationship between humankind and the environment. Abstract design welcomes a little chaos, so long as it does not affect the craftsmanship or integrity of the piece.' The forms, colors and glazing and firing techniques of Kenney's work have been developed over many years of working with clay. Living in Hawaii for 11 years put a little twist of Hawaii into the visual language of the surface decorations.  Kenney moved to San Diego in 2010, and it is here that he maintains his current studio.

Kenney's original concept of old and new ceramics (developed in graduate school) is now an abstracted version of the same idea. He uses traditional forms plates and vases along with stack forms, sculpture and tile to display this surface treatment. Kenney Say's, 'The excitement in ceramics for me comes from the process of making objects and the finished product when displayed. I like bright colors that stand out while the layering of information creates an illusion of depth. This approach bears reference to abstract paintings but with ceramics the shape of each object, and the permanence of firing, make a unique artistic statement.'

A ceramic artist for over 38 years Kenney's art is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, the City of Honolulu, and the Shigaraki Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art, in Japan