Curatorial notes

Super Chicken celebrates personal growth, resilience, and the quiet courage required to become one's authentic self. Bernstein's recurring chicken figure appears transformed into a heroic presence, standing confidently with the words "Super Chicken" emblazoned across its chest. Yet the accompanying poem reveals that true strength is not about perfection or bravado. The speaker remains vulnerable, prone to doubt, hesitation, and uncertainty, but continues moving forward nonetheless. Through playful rhymes and humorous self-observation, Bernstein suggests that wisdom comes from embracing both our limitations and our potential. The work is ultimately an affirmation of perseverance: a declaration that growth happens gradually, confidence is earned, and even the most unlikely hero can become fearless by refusing to quit.