Belonging by Fia Cooper

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be•long•ing

1: close or intimate relationship; an affinity for a place or situation

2: possession; something owned, occupied, or controlled

Exploring the relationship of the material and immaterial in objects and individuals, with an ornithological appreciation.

Belonging is a series of sculptures exploring themes of attachment, significance and influence. The desire to belong is universal, arguably the basis of existence and central to survival. Attachment is the principle at the core of this, as themes of allegiance and ownership play out constantly in the world around us.

Made primarily with metalworking techniques paired with mixed media, birds and bird-related objects are incorporated into works that reflect stages of attachment. Bird species perform as proxy for the human dynamic, suggesting that we are not alone in our need to connect and belong.

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Craft Council of BC

The Craft Council of British Columbia is a charitable arts service organization which supports all stages of artistic practice in the craft sector; creates opportunities for artists to exhibit, sell and produce art; provides a voice for artists and craft organizations and aids in the development of active communities around craft.

As a membership-based organization, CCBC welcomes all those who are interested in or curious about craft. Many individuals and institutions belong to CCBC - artists, teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and professionals in related fields in British Columbia. This diversity is well represented in CCBC's governance through its Board of Directors, which is elected annually by the members.

Charitable number BN 106990955 RR0001