About Me
Artist Statement
Creating art is not just what I do, it’s my calling, my purpose, my dharma – 2D, 3D, singing, writing - I love it all, but working with clay is my favorite. My work is the antithesis of minimalism; I create abstract sculptures with designs that are over-the-top and even extravagant while whispering important concepts and ideas. The style of my work has Maximalist vibes; it's like modern Rococo: elaborate ornamentation with bright, dynamic colors that catch people’s attention and bring joy – or at least a little fun – into their lives. I want my work to be expressive of who I am, speak to what I'm going through, and to spark curiosity and draw people in with how absolutely Extra it is, and then cause them to think deeper about the issues hidden underneath the glamour.
I work primarily in clay but no materials are off-limits. I love adding wire, foam, polyurethane, and resin to my sculptures, and I’m constantly searching for new materials to support the themes and structures of my work.
I draw inspiration from artists such as Dan Lam and Kate Tova, and I am deeply inspired by the process of creation itself. I often find that the more I create, the more I want to create more. I also find inspiration in simple things, such as the sound of my children’s laughter, the feel of my bare feet on the warm grass, the way a song moves me, or the way the ocean makes me feel alive.
Background
Cori was born with creativity in her blood. She won her first vocal competition at age 8 and placed second for a pencil drawing in a regional art competition (the first of many she'd go on to compete in, many of which she'd place in the top 3) at age 9. She soon found a love for both acrylic and oil painting and continued competing in the vocal, dance, and fine art fields throughout high school.
After high school she joined the Marine Corps where she got her first tattoo and found she enjoyed the entire process. After leaving the Corps, she became a tattoo artist and loved creating custom designs for her clients. Life took some turns and she found a home in the fitness industry for a while and decided to go to college for a degree in that field. After receiving a double AA, she took a break from school for a few years. It was during this time that she found her way back to her passion for art and decided to go back to school to earn her Bachelor's degree with a plan to major in 2-Dimentional art.
Due to scheduling issues, she instead took a class in Ceramics: Wheelwork. Unexpectedly, she fell in love - with clay, 3D forms, and with art all over again - and found a renewed sense of purpose in her creativity. Focusing first on functional forms, she reveled in the hours spent at the wheel, but quickly moved into sculptural work that has since become her deepest passion.
She is currently living in the Pacific Northwest with her two sons, their Labradoodle, Beans, and their Sphynx cat, Luna.
Cori graduated from Whitworth University with her BA in 3-dimentional art and a minor in Art History, and plans to eventually relocate to somewhere with abundant sunshine and a bustling art scene.
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Experience
Cori's work has been published in 3 contemporary art magazines, been purchased for a University's permanent art collection, and showcased in 11 group exhibitions, and a juried art auction, and is scheduled for 2 solo exhibitions in 2025.
Cori has been commissioned for numerous functional pieces, custom work, and sculptural commissions.
She has also been commissioned for a great many art and design projects in the 2-dimensional sphere dating back to her high school's football stadium in 2002. Over the years since, she has been hired to create diverse personal and public paintings, as well as wall murals for both personal clients and nonprofit organizations.
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