The idol holds a cup in his hands. The hand posture is inspired by tai chi. Tai chi movements are meant to build and release energy flow in the body and mind. The cup rests in a spiritually sensitive space, which signifies the importance of the cup. Maltwood believed that the cup “embodied the lost knowledge that man must rediscover to achieve spiritual salvation” (Brown, p. 34). The sketch "Trees over Water" was created in 1939, a year after Maltwood arrived in Victoria. The branches twist and curl in the wind, reminiscent of Art Nouveau designs. Colour is used sparingly in order to highlight the rich greens of the foliage in the foreground and the sun shining on the tips of the jagged rocks, all with the intent of heightening the drama of the scene. Her views on nature were inspired by her interest in theosophy, much like members of the Group of Seven, and Eastern religions such as Buddhism. Maltwood was influenced in her work by the modern art movement termed symbolism but never ventured into abstraction. Maltwood, K. E. "The Enchantments of Britain or King Arthur's Round Table of the Stars". Victoria, Victoria Printing and Publishing Co., 1944. Maltwood, K. E. "King Arthur’s Round Table of the Zodiac". Victoria, Victoria Printing and Publishing Co., 1946. Maltwood, K. E. "A Guide to Glastonbury’s Temple of the Stars": their giant effigies described from air views, maps, and from “The High History of the Holy Grail.” London, The Women’s Printing Society, Ltd., 1934. Maltwood, K. E."Air View Supplement to A Guide to Glastonbury's Temple of the Stars". London, John M. Watkins,1937. Maltwood, K. E. "Itinerary of "The Somerset giants" abridged from King Arthur's Round Table of the Zodiac". Victoria, Victoria Printing and Publishing Co., undated.