This piece was commissioned by a friend with a serious medical diagnosis. His behest was for me to create a sculpture for his life partner which would sum up the meaning of his life. Although flattered by his trust in me, I was overwhelmed by the request. I thought not only of the meaning of his life, but also of the significance of the relationship which he held so dear. Included in my reflections was an appreciation of the poignant drama centred around his courageous contest against the potential ravages of the illness, itself.

In order to conceptualize the piece, I sought symbolism which might strengthen my sculptural subject, and found the double helix shape recurring in my thoughts — the shape of DNA — the target of the onslaught of this illness. Once I accepted this as my approach, the rest seemed to flow from my fingers. I saw the two male figures — my friend looking forward and upward — his partner keeping him in constant balance. Both figures are depicted as muscular — representing the great strength and fortitude involved in this life-challenging struggle.

The title I borrow from Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas ... "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light"

And he does.