Imagery referencing both male and female body parts are brought together to create a new organic form. The title refers to the Roman god Janus who is typically depicted with two heads, one male and one female that look to the past and into the future. The French word ‘fleuri’ means ‘in blossom’ or ‘glowing’, and refers to the golden patina of the bronze. Bourgeois once stated that this work was her favourite sculpture, and also referred to it as a possible self-portrait.