Taurus 

Lucia Heffernan’s painting 'Taurus' merges the celestial with the terrestrial, rendering the zodiac sign through the surreal image of a cow-patterned cat. The composition presents a paradox: a domestic feline, typically associated with indoor life, is set against an outdoor backdrop of grass and a starry night. This juxtaposition immediately destabilizes our expectations. Heffernan's playful approach to form and symbolism invites interpretation. The cat, adorned with bovine horns and a bell, becomes a hybrid creature—a semiotic fusion of different symbolic orders. The Taurus constellation, subtly placed in the upper corner, anchors the piece in astrological lore, yet the artist disrupts the traditional symbolic representation. The painting’s appeal lies in its ability to challenge fixed meanings, blending disparate elements into a cohesive, thought-provoking image. This deliberate act of recombination serves not only aesthetic pleasure but also as an invitation to reassess the boundaries of symbolism and representation.