Little Bird 

Fernanda Suarez painted “Little Bird” sometime in the 20th century, though the precise date is currently unknown. This digital painting presents a woman adorned with a wreath, a crow perched beside her, a single feather held delicately against her chest. The work evokes the visual language of folklore and fairytales, which often feature women in close communion with nature. Yet, there's also an unsettling rawness: the scrapes and blood on the woman's face and shoulder hint at struggle and violence. This tension between beauty and brutality might be seen as a commentary on the often harsh realities faced by women in patriarchal societies. By blending the ethereal with the visceral, Suarez challenges traditional, often idealized, representations of femininity. In doing so, “Little Bird” invites us to reflect on the complexities of female identity, resilience, and the stories we tell about women and their bodies.