Vitruvian Chick

luciaheffernan

water colours

animal

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed media

watercolor

"Vitruvian Chick" by Lucia Heffernan is a humorous and thought-provoking piece that references Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Vitruvian Man. Heffernan presents a chick positioned within a square and circle, as a playful nod to the Renaissance master's exploration of human anatomy and proportions. The chick’s fluffy body and outstretched wings, however, present a contrast to the human figure, inviting the viewer to consider the beauty and humor in the unexpected. This piece, a playful take on classical art, reminds us that beauty can be found in both the grand and the simple.