Coming to Canada is the work that started me exploring the Aerial Landscapes theme. The farmland within the suitcase represents the dream my grandfather brought to Canada 100 years ago - the dream of owning his own land. I originally made the piece to enter it in the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea. It was accepted for that exhibition which took place in the fall of 2009. Coming to Canada was then chosen for a smaller exhibition that continued on to the Cultural Olympiad as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I am thrilled to think of how far this suitcase has travelled and how many people have seen it. |