In Greek/Roman mythology Aphrodite/Venus was the Goddess of Love, to whom this temple is dedicated.

Scientific research has shown that the neurotransmitter Serotonin is involved in mood regulation and a feeling of well-being associated with 'being in love'. Serotonin deficiency can lead to depression, treated with drugs that increase serotonin levels.

Bee-stings also contain serotonin; love is not always painless, as was noted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in his painting 'Cupid complaining to Venus' in the National Gallery, London.

This work is the beginning of an exploration of the links between Greek mythology and modern neuroscience. In Greek/Roman mythology Bachus/Dionysus was the God of wine and dance, while the chemical Dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.

She is a really good mother - something she was so afraid she wouldn't be! She's toiled all day and has now bathed baby...and rocks her to bed in the delicate aroma of frankincense. There is nothing that could come between them...hence the barrier - but this partition is not made of bars - but instead of beautiful beads. She is exhausted, yet so proud and alertly protective...Such is the amazing, exclusive bond of mother and child. She is my wife, and this is our daughter..she's one and a half years old.