Barbara Hepworth said of Two Figures, “This piece expresses two forms related to each other in a kind of tender relationship when one organism is near another.” Comprising abstract forms, this work gives the appearance of two people standing close by. Between the two forms, which are outlined with gentle curves, there exists just the right tension and tender atmosphere. The hole that perforates the upper section extends through to the rear, allowing the figures to blend into the scenery. The holes have been colored, conjuring up an image of an ocean or sky that is much deeper than the actual cavity.