In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a powerful, tragic being, confined within the Labyrinth of Crete, symbolising raw instinct, strength, and the untamed side of human nature.
In this sculpture, the creature feels less monstrous and more expressive, caught mid-gesture, dancing, perhaps celebrating. It suggests a sense of jubilance and liberation, rather than a beast in a maze. The Troupe is a poetic embodiment of the movement and joy of a creature able to be wild and free.