Cody's inspiration for art has come from a personal history with the Canadian school systems. The desk originated from the St. Mary School on the Blood Tribe and was a part of the residential school system. He chose to honour the desk by renewing it and giving it a new life and purpose. He rebuilt the desk on the thought of friends and family who he has lost over the years as well as to honour his grandmother who inspired him to go as far as he could with his education.