Hope of a Kiss captures a moment of pure connection between two beings—one grounded in the physical world, the other transcendent, reaching across cosmic spaces. Like the two driftwood sticks from Ruapapari Waipuna upon which they were modelled, these characters are shaped by nature and briefly bound together by a shared recognition. Their encounter, though fleeting, holds the unfathomable potential of connection—a rare moment of stillness and clarity.

This is the One Moment—when the chaos of the world fades, and something extraordinary becomes possible. Filled with the Hope of a Kiss, the moment symbolises connection, vulnerability, and the possibility of transformation for both souls.

In this piece, one character is grounded in earthly existence, embedded in the material world yet searching for deeper understanding. The other, celestial and infinite, arrives from the vast mystery of the night sky. For a brief, potent moment, they recognize each other in a connection that transcends the ordinary—a union that, though ephemeral, leaves an indelible mark on both. This connection represents the Hope of a Kiss—a symbol of fleeting yet life-defining moments.