Mother to child

Even in its simplicity, the sculpture succeeds in conveying the depth and strength of a mother’s affection for her child and her preparedness both to hold and teach the child, simultaneously.

Looked at closely, the faces of the mother and the child - each stepping into the intimate space of the other - and each projecting their feelings of bonding for one another - hold your attention in as marvellous a portrayal of love and a readiness for engaging, as I reckon, exist in any art form in this country.