Description
With Departure, Joyce Carreira beautifully captures a moment of profound emotional resonance. This bronze sculpture embodies the complex beauty of letting go and moving on. The two figures, a man and a woman, are seated in a posture of mutual support on a powerful, free-roaming horse. As the artist describes, the woman’s posture is one of “surrender,” while the man’s hand offers “quiet guidance” without dominance. Their backs touch, signifying a connection that is close but not restrictive, allowing for individual balance within their shared path.
The horse, free of reins, becomes a powerful symbol of instinct and unforced freedom, a willing participant in their journey. The entire composition speaks of peace and acceptance, not a frantic escape but a calm movement towards a new beginning. “Departure” is a moving meditation on trust, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to choose a shared path into the unknown, honouring the beauty of emotional surrender and mutual support.
Artist: Joyce Carreira (SA 1972)
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