Greek mythology records the Three Graces, considered the fairest daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, as representatives of the blessings of nature. Followers believed that each spring, their fertility dance caused seeds to sprout and flowers to bloom. On another creative level, the young goddesses were believed to influence artistic achievement. Employing the classical tradition of undulating lines, precise contour and soft, fair forms, Richard MacDonald created this piece, followed by an exploration into the personae of each of the three sisters: Agalia, Euphrosyne and Thalia. Together, the three sisters form the triad that presides over all beauty.