Destiny de Ícaro by Alicia de La Campa

In this contemplative mixed media work titled "Destiny de Ícaro" (The Destiny of Icarus), Alicia de La Campa presents a seated nude figure with large, detailed wings extending from their back. Set against a golden yellow background, the androgynous figure sits in a vulnerable posture with legs bent and arms resting on the ground for support. The anatomical rendering of the human form is precise and delicate, contrasting with the more elaborate, feathered texture of the wings that dominate the composition.

De La Campa's approach is predominantly sketch-like, using fine lines and subtle shading to create dimension while maintaining the drawing-like quality of the piece. The wings are rendered with particular attention to detail, spread wide to showcase their impressive span and feathered structure. This work reinterprets the classical Greek myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun with wax wings, exploring themes of ambition, human limitation, and the consequences of overreaching. The seated posture suggests a moment of rest or contemplation, perhaps before flight or after a fall, inviting viewers to consider the dual nature of human aspiration—both its potential for transcendence and its inherent vulnerability.