Kyouko  is part of the Striving Series of Sculptures. It joins other sculptures that include: Eihei, Gambari, Ikkyou, Kourin,  Noboru, Seidai, and  Toorimichi.

Kyouko can be seen as a companion piece in spirit to Eihei.  Kyouko is a protector sculpture. Kyouko is a bastion of stability in a turbulent situation.  If Kyouko were human, he would be a person would turn to for trusted advice. He is a quietly strong sculpture meant to watch over guests when they are inside a home.  

The Striving Series is composed of sculptures that either are inspiring (by trying to motivate you onward) or strong (conveying an attitude of not backing down)