Boss Bitch 

Lucia Heffernan created this painting, "Boss Bitch," which captures a seemingly self-assured dog in a moment of relaxed authority. The painting presents a surreal twist on traditional power dynamics, inviting us to consider how gender and class are performed in society. The artist cleverly employs an animal figure to explore the complexities of gendered power. The work seems to ask, “What does it mean to be a "boss bitch?" Is it about breaking gender norms, or does it perpetuate a certain kind of power dynamic? ” There is an underlying question about what it means to occupy positions of authority, and the different ways that gender, class, and even species influence our perceptions. It reminds us that identity and power are not fixed, but rather are fluid concepts that are constantly being negotiated and redefined.