Cora Purdon is a photographer living in the Deep Bay area of Vancouver Island, B.C.  She focuses on images of people in all phases of life. Cora specializes in black and white photography, bathing her subjects in dramatic, natural light to expose the spirit within. Cora has received various awards and recognition for her sensitive studies of the human form, exhibiting her work in numerous shows and galleries. Her intuitive artistic talent is enhanced by her studies at Malaspina, North Island, and Vancouver Community Colleges.

Shows

Oceanside Art Gallery, Ed Varney "Bloodlines"                                  August 2004

Naniamo Art Gallery Salon 2004, "Fertility & Blossom"                       June - July 2004

Cityscape Community Art Space, North Vancouver                             January – February 2004
A Study of the Human Form   “ Grace Beyond Acceptance”

CBC “Artropolis 2003” Adjunct Exhibition, Vancouver  "Confluence"      May – June/2003

Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay    “Love & Life”                           July -September 2002

Oceanside Community Art Council, Parksville  "Love & Life"                 February 2001

Comox Valley Juried Art Show, Courtenay                                          July 2000

B.C. Festival of the Arts, Victoria  "Celebration"                                   May 1999

Rollin Art Centre, Port Alberni    “Shaping Stones”                               April 1999

Filberg Gallery Student Art Show, Comox                                           April 1998

Malaspina University College “Progressions”, Nanaimo                        February 1997

Awards

Comox Valley Juried Art Show, Courtenay                                         July 2000
Award of Merit – Black & White Photography                  

District 69 Juried Art Show, Qualicum Beach                                     February 2000
Award of Excellence – Black & White Photography                      

Brant Festival, Qualicum Beach                                                        March 1996
Second Place – Black & White Photography                                   

District 69 Juried Art Show, Qualicum Beach                                      February 1996
First Place – Black & White Photography                           

District 69 Juried Art Show, Qualicum Beach                                      February 1996
Peoples Choice Award – Colour Photography                               

Education

North Island College – Boomer Jerrit Evening Course                            June 1998

North Island College – Photography III                                                  January 1998

Old School House – Ken Flett                                                             September 1997

Malaspina University College – Photography II                                      January 1997

Malaspina University College – Wes Pascoe                                        Spring 1996

1-Day Photo Workshop                                                                    

Vancouver Community College – Basic Photography                             August 1990
 

Photo Publications

Qualicum Totem – Interview                                                                 February 2003

Victoria Times Colonist, Victoria   Arts, Interview & Photos                     June 6, 2001

Parksville/Qualicum Newspaper   Arts, Photo & Press Release               February 2001

Comox Valley Record Newspaper, Courtenay   Arts, Photo & Press Release    July 2001

Environment Canada   National Photography Contest                              May 1998

North Island Student Show Poster, Courtenay                                        April 1998

Photographers Forum Magazine                                                            July 1997

Portal Literary Magazine, Nanaimo  Malaspina University College             April 1997

Photolife Magazine, Toronto                                                                  February 1997

Parksville/Qualicum Vacation Guide                                                      Summer 1996/1997

District 69 Recreation Department, Parksville                                         Winter 1996