Cat-inspired Art of Catmasutra by paul koh
Catmasutra cat art is a painting celebration of the world’s most popular pet. Featuring the exquisite images of renowned cat artist, Paul Koh, this unique and original cat art collection captures the charm, nonchalance, and cheekiness of the quintessential cat, unravelling the deep philosophical astuteness of its free-spirited nature. Perfect for cat and animal lovers, Catmasutra cat art and gifts are cute and definite smile-getters. Karmic, whimsical, playful and an absoulte delight, Catmasutra cat collectibles include fine art prints, journal books, tote bags, tile coaster, keepsake boxes, magnets and buttons. Collect them all!
Singapore Art, Artists & Cats!
Paul Koh
Over the years, Paul Koh has created a unique body of captivating and vibrant cat-inspired art that has been extremely well-received and sought after. Quirky, amusing and karmic, Paul's cat paintings unveil an “in-between” world where innocence and mischief go hand in hand. In each of his paintings, the cats (based on his real-life pets, Halo and Angel) is the artist’s gateway to a new space, a wonderland where emotions are innocent enough to run free, and dreams more than just make-believe. The trademark 'eyes-wide-shut' and 'ear-to-ear grin' of the Catmasutra cats embody this deep-seated childhood innocence cum devil-may-care bravado. This is the essence of Paul's Catmasutra cat paintings...
Paul has been illustrating and drawing ever since he was a child. Growing up with cats also means that his two passions are inextricably linked together. Drawn to a random and sometimes nonchalant synthesis of material, Paul possesses entire swatches of reality with which to pull out treasures from the everyday and transforming them into the mythical. Paul experimented with different forms of expressions (from portraiture and figurative to pop and abstract) before finding his element in his “Catmasutra” series, which inevitably continues the catty tales of his cats, Halo and Angel. Paul’s approach to art resembles the personality of the cat – playful, curious, unpredictable and quirky.
Art exhibitions
included the "CatmaSutra Series" with annual shows from 2004 to 2009 at Utterly Art. Individually themed CatmaSutra cat art series included "From the Depths of My Lullaby"(2009) which had a very successful run at the Gallery by the Harbour in Hong Kong, "Imagine-Nation" (2008) at Forth Gallery, "The Enlightened Series" (2008) at Artoholic, and "Garden of Eden" (2008). Other exhibitions showcased his different styles of art, notably the "Fluid Abstrations" at The Ritz Carlton Millenia and “The Gallery” at tcc – the coffee connoisseur. Some of his works are currently displayed at the Blue Lotus Fine Art Gallery. Paul was also invited to participate in a group exhibition alongside Michelle Chang, Chng Seok Tin and Susie Wong at a charity event in aid of AWARE held at the Singapore History Museum. 3 of his paintings including “Fat Cat” (sold) appeared on Christmas cards commissioned by the Cat Welfare Society, and he continues to find ways to weave the interests of his art to benefit that of Singapore's street cats.
Paul previously head the creative team in Interakt, an award-winning full service communications agency, and was also the Creative Director of a leading digital video editing software company, muvee Technolgies. He continues to perceive his professional work with an artistic eye that tends toward the melding of art and design. He has been a creative and communications professional with a decade of experience in areas of content and design before deciding to focus full time on his art.
Paul graduated from Simon Fraser University (Canada) with an honours degree in Mass Communication and a second major in Psychology, with certification in Liberal Arts. Paul won a ‘distinction’ in the interactive media category of the Singapore Design Award 2000. He also won third prize for his short story “Quivering” at biannual SPH-NAC Short Story Writing Competition, The Golden Point Award 1999. Paul judged at several inter-school web page competitions held by East One Cluster secondary schools in 2001. He also produced, art-directed and co-wrote a short film for the Singapore Film Festival' 97. Several of his poems can be found in a collection of poems called “A Far Off Place, The National Library of Poetry 1994”.
