Cory Porterfield was born in Calgary, Alberta Canada. He has always been an aspiring artist and went to ACAD in 1992, where he recieved a diploma in Painting and a Degree in Glass. While there Cory received many shcolarships including on to Pilchuk in 1998. Cory received a Canada Council Grant in 1999 for his work and contiues to show his work. He has sold pieces all over the world and continues to create his unique glass sculpture.
Currently cory is re-building with his partner Marta Raczkowska, "Norms Garage". A studio started by Norman Faulkner (long standing head of the Glass Dept at ACAD) and a group of avid glass artist in 1995, including Jeff Holmwood and Tyler Rock. With the Studio nearly complete Cory is gearing up to start creating his sculptural work again and creating a place for the glass community in Alberta to once again have avenue to produce work. You can see some of his work at www.coryporterfield.com
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