About The Enlightened Series
In "Catmasutra - The Enlightened Series", the cats are presented in meditative and mystical settings, with foundational ideas based on Asian philosophical traditions, notably Buddhism, Zen and Taoism. Using the trademark eyes-wide-shut and ear-to-ear grin of the Catmasutra cats as our true nature, worn as masks on the outside, beckoning us to be present in the here and now for the mystery of life.
The meditative aspect begins with the artist's attempt to accept our true nature as is, and by referencing the process of inner transformation, presents an interplay of paradoxical concepts, revealing the essence in between. The space-engendering figures of the cat and it's other protagonists are contrasted with the flat and mystical background, and this allows for an endless amount of freedom for the fantasy of the child as well as the reflective imagination of the adult viewer.
CATMASUTRA - THE ENLIGHTENED SERIES
4th - 19th JUNE 2008
@ ARTOHOLIC GALLERY
422 joo chiat road
Opening Hours:
monday-friday: 12pm - 7pm
saturday : 10am - 9pm
Paintings will be displayed till 19 June 2008
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Just Sitting
(2008)
40 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Map of Unchartered Occurences
(2008)
40 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Kiss Pressed Like a Flower
(2008)
40 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Ordinary Perfection
(2008)
30 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Wood - 5 Elements
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Fire - 5 Elements
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Earth - 5 Elements
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Metal - 5 Elements
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Water - 5 Elements
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Mind Shaper
(2007)
24 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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See No Evil
(Morning Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Speak No Evil
(Evening Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Hear No Evil
(Afternoon Cat)
(2008)
18 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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The Pilgrimage
(2008)
30 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Perfect Harmony
(2008)
24 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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In-between Love
(2008)
24 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Garden of Eden
(2008)
24 x 30 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Tapestry of Dreams
(2008)
18 x 24 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Summer of Desire
(2008)
18 x 18 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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Apple of My Eye
(2008)
18 x 18 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
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