Ken Cory

born Kirkland, Washington, 1943; died Ellensburg, Washington, 1994

BiographyKen Cory was a prominent figure in the Northwest Studio Art Jewelry movement creating works with a strong Pop sensibility and wry sense of humor often incorporating found objects. During the 1970s he formed the artistic collaboration called The Pencil Brothers with artist Les LePere.

Cory received his BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts and his MFA from Washington State University. He taught at Central Washington State College (now Central Washington University) in Ellensburg for several decades training several generations of Northwest jewelers and sculptors.

A major exhibition of his work titled "Ken Cory: Play Distinguished" was held at Tacoma Art Museum in 1997. The accompanying catalogue offers a retrospective look at his career.

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