According to Greek mythology, the God Zeus seduced Leda, Queen of Sparta, disguised as a swan. Leda's amorous encounter with the swan, followed by a similar encounter with her husband, resulted in two eggs and a set of human twins. Leda holds the young swan in her outstretched arms, teaching it to fly by flapping its wings –a vision of love, devotion and the celebration of our differences in form and identity. Although the signet is not quite ready for flight, Leda introduces him to the waiting horizons. Leda overcomes the cultural and natural differences between herself and the signet by adopting the necessary characteristics and physical attributes to accommodate the needs of her young one, encouraging the signet to accept her guidance.
Joyce specialises in human anatomy, which led her on a journey of discovery to depict the female form.
This sculpture is a testament to the excitement and anticipation of a journey in to the unknown.
