Gemini 

Lucia Heffernan created this amusing painting, "Gemini," employing oil paint to explore themes of duality and mirroring. Here, two ginger kittens stand side-by-side, dressed in matching blue dresses, evoking a sense of eerie symmetry reminiscent of the twins from Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." The constellation Gemini twinkles in the background, reinforcing the theme of twins. The image below the cats depicts the glyph for Gemini: twins joined by a line. This symbol stretches back to ancient Babylonian astronomy, where Gemini was associated with gods who represented both the setting and rising sun—a daily cycle of death and rebirth. This mirroring is echoed in art throughout history, symbolizing harmony, conflict, and the complexities of human nature. The unsettling yet humorous juxtaposition invites us to consider how we project our fears and fascinations onto these paired figures, tapping into deep-seated anxieties about identity and repetition. The artist has achieved a powerful piece engaging viewers on a subconscious level by creating this uncanny experience.