The Artist
Singaporean artist, Paul Koh has, over the decade, built up a collection of paintings inspired by the real-life personalities, eccentricities and adventures of his cats, Halo, a ginger tabby, Angel, a Russian Blue, and the latest addition, Yuzu Miss Pancake, a British Shorthair. Through his paintings, Paul captures the affectionate inquisitiveness and nonchalant independence typical of the feline. Paul has developed a consistent following over the years with 13 solo and several group exhibitions since 2004 under his belt. Collectors are enthralled with his eclectic collection of paintings exuding an appeal that attracts both art and animal lovers alike.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University (Canada), Paul spent 30 years in the creative and communications industry, specialising in content and design management. His multidisciplinary experience spans design, literary and visual arts, as well as interactive media.
The Muse
The term Catmasutra was coined to capture the seemingly zen-like essence of cats in different positions and situations (real-life and make-believe). The artist then draws us into a space where the playful and good-natured juxtapose with the tongue-in-cheek and unexpected…all distilled on canvas to create the catmaSutra cat, distinguished by its trademark ‘eyes-wide-shut’ and ear-to-ear’ grin. Synthesizing elements from his keen observations on life and experiences, combined with his personal brand of positive karmic energy, Paul has created an extraordinary place where our reality becomes cat – simpler and free-spirited – quaintness.
Paul was also invited to participate in the Elephant Parade Singapore, in an effort to raise awareness of conservation and protection of Asian elephants. Paul’s The Elephant and the Cat was displayed at VivoCity and successfully auctioned off by Sotheby’s.
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Paintings
Art Exhibitions
catmaSutra Exhibitions
We always have been children - pretending to be adults...
Depths of MY Lullaby
Art exhibition, 2009, Hong Kong
Summer of 1890
Art exhibition, 2011
The Spot Where the Sun Shines
Art exhibition, 2011
