Convey is a fruit that comes from a tree of curiosity, watered by the friendship and support of 26 artists. A sculpture of a woman from the Massai tribe in Kenya was cast in plaster by me to create a multiple edition . 26 artists are invited to use the plaster replica as a blank canvas to create their own meaning. Convey question the idea of what’s art and what’s not art in relation to the environment especially Africa and the western world.

Kodjo (Isac)Kossivi

My approach is rooted in the act of care and awareness, holding space for myself and others to
share and receive. It begins with a spark of feeling, anger, frustration, or a question that lingers.
As a multidisciplinary artist, my creative expression combines various art forms such as sculpture,
print, painting, poetry, photography, and performance.
My practice reflects themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. It also welcomes
collaboration with artists and communities to shape ideas into something that extends beyond a
single perspective.
“Threshold of belonging “is rooted in a sustainable way of making by hand, using repurposed
materials such as fabrics, jewelry, paint, glue, thread, and sewing needles to make each piece.
They begin with intuitive line drawings, then developed and turned into visual guides for cuts
and layering. At a young age growing up in Togo, I was exposed to different levels of
craftsmanship, especially when it comes to making, repairing, and altering clothes. I returned to
these skills, combining hand-stitching with layering techniques to construct the Masks.
Alongside making the Masks, I have collaborated with various artists from my community,
producing a series of live performances that speak to the emotional tension of adapting,
shrinking, or expanding to fit into spaces where belonging is uncertain, also honoring the space
that welcomes you as you are. The process is slow and physical, holding both discomfort and
comfort. The time spent in the making of them became a journey of keeping self-love while
experiencing otherness.
“Threshold of belonging “presents you the reality of immigrants who lives between the fragile
space of being seen and accepted without self-abandonment. It also celebrates resilience and
collaboration of identities.
Kodjo (isac) Kossivi