Pregnant & Bird

A recumbent female figure occupies the composition, rendered in warm flesh tones against a muted interior setting. A white bird and still-life elements—fruit in a bowl—appear in the background, introducing narrative ambiguity. The painting employs a restrained palette of beiges, greens and ochres, with bold black contours defining the figure. The work demonstrates Van Heerden’s engagement with figuration and symbolic imagery, executed in acrylic on board.