In foundry work, the terms Cope and Drag refer to the upper and lower parts of a two part casting flask used in sand casting. The flask is a wood or metal frame, which contains the molding sand, providing support to the sand as the metal is poured into the mold.

Through my own foundry experience, I learned to grasp a new way of seeing art. It became more tangible and dimensional. Most visions for sculpture have to be in place before any materials enter the picture, more so than the art of painting. From this training, I developed skills and ideas that connected me back to my passion for painting. I decided the experience was worthy of a title, and it became the distinctive name of Copendrag.