Olivia Foster’s figural works explore a metaphysical depiction of humanity, by transporting classical references into a contemporary context. She investigates the dichotomy of the concept ‘revolution’: a continuous and complete repetition of circularity, or a single wave of fundamental overturn brought about by originality and innovation. Drawing upon these themes of autonomy, volition, and control, she captures the transient and cyclical nature of life through the circumambient neoclassical figures; grabbing, pushing, and pulling, struggling to break free from their corporeal existence. In her works, crucial moments freeze, immortalising the fleeting essence of physical corporeal form.