"Daphne" is a charming sculpture that embodies pastoral grace and the essence of rural life, crafted with a fusion of the commonplace and the artistic. At its core is a porcelain doll head, chosen for its simple, unadorned beauty that captures the earnest and unpretentious nature of a farm girl. This visage rises from a terracotta pot, a symbol of her rooted connection to the earth and her dedication to cultivation and growth. Clad in decorative moss, Daphne reflects the verdant fertility of the land she cultivates with care and patience. Surrounding her and woven into her hair are handcrafted crepe paper daffodils, a testament of her labor and love—they dance around her head like a crown of sunlight, representing her pride and joy in the flourishing fields of her favorite flowers. In this sculpture, the artist captures the essence of agrarian life, depicting the farm girl as the nurturing heart of the bucolic landscape, a symbol of growth, resilience, and the pure joy of tending to the rhythms of nature.