Breakfast In Bed 

Lucia Heffernan created this artwork, "Breakfast in Bed", which presents a tender moment of domesticity through the lens of the animal kingdom. This piece invites a dialogue about the roles we assign, and the expectations we place on individuals within the sphere of domesticity. The central figure, a rabbit donning a sleeping mask and served breakfast in bed, evokes questions about gendered labor and leisure. Is this a subversion of traditional roles? Does it offer a commentary on the expectations of care and service? With its soft color palette and gentle composition, the painting invites us to contemplate the emotional underpinnings of domestic life. Heffernan has said her goal is to "portray animals in a humanistic way, exploring their personalities and emotions." The rabbit here becomes a stand-in for human experience, inviting reflection on our own lives and the systems that shape them. It's a gentle yet pointed reminder of the complexities inherent in our daily rituals and relationships.