FIREBIRD 

Deborah Azzopardi made this striking painting of a red car and a pair of legs, titled 'Firebird.' Azzopardi's work often places women in the foreground. This resonates with the feminist art movement that gained momentum around the time of her birth, challenging the historically male-dominated art world and exploring female identity and representation. In 'Firebird,' we see a woman's legs, adorned with bright blue heels, emerging from a car. There is a sense of movement, as if she is in the process of stepping out, ready to conquer the world. What does this image evoke for you? Is it a sense of freedom and independence or something else entirely? The tension between the objectification and empowerment, between the automobile and the female form, invites us to reflect on the complex interplay of identity, desire, and cultural narratives.