“CHICK II”

2015

Dimensions: 78” X 60”

Medium: Axalta Cromax AT on Aluminum

Artist: Peter Maier

In “Chick II,” Peter Maier transforms a simple subject into something hauntingly poetic. The young silkie bird—bathed in soft light, its feathers almost glowing—emerges from the dark background with both vulnerability and quiet strength. It’s a portrait that captures not just form, but feeling.

Using his signature automotive paints and industrial techniques, Maier achieves a hyperrealism that feels alive. The chick’s curious gaze, the subtle shifts of ivory and cream in its plumage—each detail pulls you closer, as though the image might exhale at any moment.

More than just a technical triumph, “Chick II” invites reflection. There’s calm in its presence. A stillness that lingers. Whether seen as a metaphor for innocence, transformation, or resilience, it leaves space for interpretation—and that’s part of its magic.