Kelly's search for a metaphor for freedom was prompted by Fragonard's familiar 18th Century The Swing and also the play station character Laura Croft neither of which reflect contemporary Irish women as she knows them. The Swing Series reflects her joy. Swing Series is her celebration of the freedom experienced by Irish women today. She rejoices in the current Irish culture that emebraces a level playing field regardless of gender or creed, at least in principle. Kelly recall the prohibitions placed on Irish females by her own culture in her lifetime. The pendulum-like rope cautions her that however free we are today it was not alsways the case. Kelly's search for a metaphor for freedom was prompted by fragonard's familiar 18th Century The Swing and also the play station character Lara Croft. In the end familiarity with contemporary Irish women became the dominant influence.