Psyche carried by the Zephyrs 

John Gibson carved "Psyche Carried by the Zephyrs" out of marble. The sculpture is dominated by the smooth, pale skin of three figures locked in an intimate embrace. Their poses create a dynamic upward movement, enhanced by the zephyrs' outstretched wings. The sculpture can be seen as a representation of idealized beauty and ethereal grace. The figures' smooth, flowing forms, and the contrasting textures of their skin and wings, add to the piece’s sensory appeal. Gibson uses the human form to explore themes of love, desire, and the transformation of the soul. The statue's formal qualities are part of a larger cultural discourse about aesthetics, morality, and the body. Through its classical allusions and sensuous forms, the work continues to provoke thought and inspire dialogue. The sculpture exists as a site for ongoing interpretation, inviting us to contemplate the relationship between the physical and the spiritual, the mortal and the divine.