Donna Vitruviana | Reinterpreting the Vitruvian Ideal Through the Female Body

When I created Donna Vitruviana, my goal was to explore what happens when the timeless proportions of da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man are reimagined through a female perspective. The original drawing presented the male body as the universal standard.

This led me to ask: Why must the Vitruvian human, the so-called perfection, be a man? What would it look like if the harmonious rules of the universe were expressed through a feminine form. And how could motion reveal a new perspective on balance and beauty?

Donna Vitruviana. Contemporary Vitruvian figure illustration with woman in geometric circle and square frame representing body positivity.

The project began as a vector illustration, but over time I wanted to breathe life into it. Motion allowed me to go beyond static image – giving the figure breath, rhythm, and vitality. The animation became a way of symbolizing that harmony is not rigid, but living and dynamic.

Donna Vitruviana is both a tribute and a challenge: a tribute to the beauty of classical proportions that once placed man at the center of the universe, and a challenge to reframe those ideals in a way that is inclusive, modern, and feminine. By blending digital illustration techniques with motion design, I set out to create an artwork that speaks to both tradition and innovation.

Donna Vitruviana, the Vitruvian woman illustration with woman in geometric circle and square frame representing body positivity

If you’re seeking vector illustrations that blend concept, symbolism, and motion design, I craft visuals that reinterpret timeless ideas through a modern, feminine perspective. Commission a custom piece and let your vision take shape with balance, beauty, and movement.

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