Meet Cory Graves
Curator of Space & Form | Industrial Designer | Tech-Integrated Art Consultant
Cory Graves operates at the vanguard of spatial engineering and fine art, bridging raw creative concepts and heavy physical manifestations. Formally anchored by a celebrated pedigree from the College for Creative Studies—where he was awarded 9 consecutive merit-based scholarships—Cory has spent over twenty-five years translating complex creative visions into
awe-inspiring tangible realities.
His cross-disciplinary mastery was forged in the high-stakes cultural epicenters of South Florida, apprenticing under world-renowned celebrity artists and orchestrating the structural and technical
installation of large-format LED fine art across Miami and Fort Lauderdale. This early fine arts foundation seamlessly merged with a 15-year career in industrial transportation architecture, where he directed complex international product designs, spearheaded bespoke electric vehicle fleets, and managed global
manufacturing frameworks directly with his advanced production facilities in China.
Through Innovation First, Cory acts as an elite intermediary for contemporary galleries, luxury hospitality brands, and cultural institutions. He infuses artistic landscapes with industrial-grade engineering fluency, navigating the intricate electrical, structural, and spatial dimensions of modern, multi-sensory, and
high-value physical curation.
My Specialities
• Spatial & Technical Curation: Providing master-level structural, spatial, and electrical consulting to
translate ambitious, large-scale artist blueprints into permanent, safe, and flawless physical installations.
• Industrial & Fluid Design: Blending 15 years of heavy manufacturing fluency with aesthetic mastery,
designing everything from experiential public sculptures to elite, custom-engineered micro-mobility vehicle
fleets.
• Fine Art Brokerage & Provenance: Leveraging a deep historical pedigree and associations with blue-chip
celebrity artists to curate high-end collections for modern galleries, corporate spaces, and discerning private collectors.
• Sculptural Engineering & Global Fabrication: Directing seamless international supply chains and precision factory
architecture, acting as the singular conduit between localized creative vision and heavy industrial production
hubs in Asia.
Alliances
"Having worked closely with Cory for nearly 15 years, I have witnessed firsthand a rare, elite fusion of creative genius and high-stakes business acumen. As a strategic partner, his visionary insights have been foundational to my daily operations, driving our brand strategy across multiple high-value product launches, complex publishing ventures, and fine art curations. Cory is brilliant at the creative side of spatial and media development, exceptionally talented in high-ticket sales architecture, and possesses an uncanny ability to physically manifest absolutely any complex concept he puts his mind to."
Fiore G.
CEO, Eden & Grace Co.
Dr. Okanlami is a motivational speaker, advocate, and physician leader dedicated to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion and inspired by the belief that disability does not mean inability. Cory worked with Dr. Okanlami to create a wheelchair alternative combining new technological advancements in cutting edge mobility support to assist in his life mission for disabled autonomy.
University of Michigan: Director
“Cory's work with My Hope Leisure spanned over 16 years, providing the critical innovation, packaging overhauls, and logistical support required to scale new market solutions and enhance our product architecture. His guidance fostered long-term business solutions and elite executive alliances that directly fueled their market growth and integration of new technologies. His contribution was fundamental to navigating their successful domestic surge and establishing the foundation that lead our market internationally today.”
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Get in Touch
For contemporary galleries, municipal developers, architectural firms, and private collections wishing to
engage Cory Graves for technical briefings, large-format spatial commissions, or joint artistic ventures,
connect via the Innovation First advisory portal or directly via LinkedIn.