Hepworth was fascinated by the similarities between surgeons and artists, stating: "There is, it seems to me, a close affinity between the work and approach of both physicians and surgeons, and painters and sculptors."
Hepworth estaba fascinada polas semellanzas entre cirurxiáns e artitas, afirmando: "Hai, paréceme, unha afinidade próxima entre o traballo e a estratexia dos médicos e os cirurxiáns, e os pintores e escultores".