To go or to stay
(2025) 24 x 30 inches *SOLD
“To Go or To Stay” captures a quietly magical everyday moment with the cat seemingly in deep conversation with a visiting bird, chirping out an irresistible invitation for a round of coffee. The cat, already with a kopi tabao hanging from its shoulder, is deliberating whether to go or to stay.
The scene is light-hearted yet layered—blending the mundane with a dash of mischief and wonder. Is the cat on its way home, or is this a moment worth lingering in? The painting gently poses the question: do we rush ahead, or pause to savour the miracles hidden in everyday encounters?
In typical Catmasutra style, humour, charm, and quiet reflection meet in one whimsical tableau—reminding us that sometimes, the smallest detours offer the richest delights.
seal signature: 日常奇迹
Flow
(2025) 24 x 30 inches *SOLD
“Flow” captures the cat in mid-adventure as it rides the rolling ocean waves, leading a vibrant school of koinobori (carp streamers) in joyful procession. Each koinobori, traditionally a symbol of courage, perseverance, and aspiration, dances in rhythm behind the cat, swept forward by its unshakable presence and playful spirit.
Here, the cat isn’t just riding the wave—it is the flow. With effortless grace, it shows us that true leadership doesn't push or pull; it invites. The cat leads not by force, but by being fully attuned to the moment, allowing purpose and joy to carry everything forward.
"Flow" is a celebration of momentum, harmony, and self-trust—a whimsical reminder that when we move with presence and authenticity, the world follows.
Seal signature: 流
Nami Fox
(2025) 24 x 30 inches *SOLD
“Nami Fox” features the cat, eyes closed and grinning, riding a sweeping wave with a kitsune mask in paw and a playful cloud of pufferfish above. The kitsune mask symbolizes transformation and self-awareness, a reminder that wearing different faces is not deception, but a path to deeper self-awareness. The cat doesn’t wear the mask; it carries it, suggesting mastery over identity, not confusion within it. The pair of pufferfish, hovers like a cloud of unlikely guardians. It symbolizes hidden resilience and the ability to adapt—soft and odd at first glance, yet fierce when necessary. Their presence adds humor and protection, floating between the surreal and the symbolic.
The wave reminds us to flow with life rather than struggle against it. It is fluid yet rooted, arises from a rock like a sculpted vase of motion—a paradox of movement and stillness. It reminds us that true flow begins with grounded presence. We are not meant to carry the wave or fight it, but to become it—anchored, aware, and in harmony with life's ever-shifting tide.
Together, the scene is a celebration of surrendering control without losing intention. It invites the viewer to embrace transformation, to ride life’s momentum with presence, and to find lightness—even absurdity—in the journey.
Seal signature: 波
Cloud Lotus
(2025) 30 x 30 inches *SOLD
“Cloud Lotus” captures the essence of ease and presence. The cat nestles peacefully in the heart of a blooming white lotus, eyes gently shut and smiling in quiet bliss. Around it, soft lines of clouds float serenely, glowing in the early morning light—suggesting both stillness and movement, as if time itself has slowed to breathe.
Sparrows—symbols of freedom, simplicity, and cheer—flit and rest along the cloud lines, playing without a care, embodying the effortless joy of simply being.
The scene feels weightless, tender, and quietly uplifting.
A meditation on the joy of living lightly, this painting invites us to let go, float freely, and find grace in the present moment.
Seal signature: 存在之轻
Woven Dreams
(2025) 30 x 40 inches
The cat rests in quiet communion as azure-winged magpies emerge from a porcelain vessel, like thoughts drifting between wakefulness and memory. Both cat and magpies wear soft blue trapper hats—symbols of warmth, trust, and gentle protection—marking a shared inner climate where imagination is sheltered and free to wander. Through the simple ritual of sharing ice kacang, the painting reflects how animals are naturally woven into our daily lives and inner worlds, leaving traces of curiosity, care, and companionship that linger beyond sight, settling softly into our dreams, habits, and moments of reflection.
Seal signature: 猫梦
Sage of Six Bowls
(2025) 24 x 30 inches
The Sage of Six Bowls captures a moment of effortless balance, where the cat rests in composed stillness atop a stack of six bowls drawn from Peranakan and vintage designs. These everyday vessels—once part of daily meals and routines—form a quiet foundation of memory, culture, and continuity.In Chinese symbolism, the number six suggests flow and harmony, echoed in the cat’s calm presence. Neither performing nor striving, the cat simply is—offering a gentle reminder of how animals ground our lives through routine, presence, and unspoken wisdom. In the rhythm of modern living, such moments of balance feel both familiar and quietly profound.
Seal signature: 六碗猫贤
Prosperity Suit: Tricolour — Return to Play
(2026) 24 x 30 inches
Dressed in a tricolour maneki-neko suit, the cat transforms the idea of prosperity into something childlike and pure. Traditional lines of clouds and waves ripple and dance with the spinning motion of a top, forming a playful space that echoes the freedom and wonder of childhood.
In a culture that teaches children to pursue success and wealth early, this playful scene reminds us that true prosperity lies in joy, curiosity, and imagination.
Seal signature: 猫福
6. Prosperity Suit: Orange — Safe Journeys Back
(2026) 24 x 30 inches
The cat dons a vibrant orange maneki-neko suit, the colour of safe passage and smooth journeys. Around him, line-drawn clouds and waves drift and curl, seemingly orchestrated by the looping arc of a yo-yo in motion, animates the space with a sense of gentle play. Instead of racing ahead, the cat pauses to enjoy a small delight: sipping kopi from a traditional Nanyang porcelain cup.
Here, prosperity is playful and tender, found in small rituals, moments of curiosity, and the quiet freedom of being fully present. With a relaxed gaze and raised paw, the cat invites us to slow down, savour the moment, and delight in life’s simple pleasures, celebrating the everyday joys that make childhood — and the memory of it — so rich.
Seal signature: 猫福
Dreaming of Snow
(2025) 24 x 30 inches
Dreaming of Snow invites us into a playful daydream of childhood imagination. The cat, wearing a winter hat, quietly crafts an ice kacang that blooms into flowers beneath a gentle snowfall. A bird observes, curious and calm, while an old ice shaver stands in the background, anchoring the scene in memory and tradition.
The painting evokes moments when imagination transforms the ordinary into the magical — where snow can fall in the tropics, and small acts of creation hold the wonder of early life. Here, animals are companions of curiosity and joy, guiding us back to the tenderness and freedom of childhood dreams.
Seal signature: 雪梦
A Map of you
(2026) 24 x 30 inches
In "Map of You", the cat moves beyond simple play to become a living archive of a specific, vanished era. This is not just a portrait of nostalgia, but a journey through the geography of heritage. Here, the cat balances a complex topography of memories—the bitter scent of kopi, rhythmic click of a mother’s mahjong tiles, the tactile weight of Bak Zhang, and the analog hum of a cassette tape.
A map of you reflects childhood as a time of quiet collecting. As children, we observe closely, borrow freely, and remember fondly — absorbing habits, objects, and rituals without being asked to keep them all.
A Map of You suggests that growing up is not about what’s left behind, but choice. From the abundance of what we are given, we learn to pick, rearrange, and let go, slowly charting a path toward our own sense of freedom. The map belongs at once to the artist, the viewer, and the parents who came before — layered, generous, and always in motion.
Time to Play
(2025) 24 x 30 inches
"Time to Play" invites viewers into a world of spontaneous wonder. The cat peers from behind a Japanese screen adorned with frolicking rabbits, one of which leaps from its painted scene into the cat’s world.
This playful interaction blurs the line between imagination and reality, capturing the curiosity, delight, and joyful unpredictability of childhood. Through this dance of motion and stillness, the painting reminds us that joy is not bound by rules — it flows freely when we open ourselves to possibility, creativity, and playful companionship.
Flowing joy
(2025) 30 x 30 inches
"Flowing Joy" carries viewers into a world of playful wonder. The cat rides a koinobori through rolling waves, shamisen in hand, while a patient daruma observes from behind — a quiet companion to the joyful adventure.
The painting celebrates childhood imagination: the freedom to ride, sing, and play without concern, to meet life’s waves with laughter rather than struggle. Symbols of courage, hope, and resilience echo through the scene, inviting viewers to remember how joy in early life is both transient and radiant, experienced fully when embraced with openness and delight.
Seal signature: 流光行
Lotus Blue
(2025) 30 x 30 inches
"Lotus Blue" captures a playful, joyful moment of remembered childhood. The cat peeks from the heart of a vibrant red lotus, eyes alight with curiosity, while blue tit birds dart through a flurry of petals, caught in a suspended moment of delight. At the center, the lotus seed pod quietly anchors the scene, a subtle reminder of life’s cycles and the gentle continuity of growth.
The painting evokes the carefree wonder of early years, where discovery is constant, joy is immediate, and even a small corner of the world can feel endlessly magical. Animals here are companions of imagination, playful witnesses to the lightness and curiosity of childhood.
Lotus story
(2024) 24 x 48 inches
At ease, soft winds hum,
Gentle touch of morning dew—
Delightfully yours
Going Home
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Homeward journey calls,
Footsteps on a familiar path—
Heart finds its true place.
Harmony
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Yin and Yang entwine,
A play in the dark and light—
Heaven’s delight!
Setting Off
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Spring rain whispers soft,
New journey in each raindrop—
Adventure awaits.
Bliss
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Bliss wraps like soft dawn,
Serenity in each breath—
Smiles light up the day.
Levity
(2024) 24 x 30 inches
Freedom’s light touch,
Laughter dances on the breeze—
Boundaries dissolve.
Majestic
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Majestic yellow,
Horizon meets the heavens—
Wonder paints the scene.
Spellbound
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Spellbound by the stars,
Eyes spark in the cosmic dance—
Magic holds the night.
Butterflies
(2024) 30 x 40 inches
Wings of whispered grace,
Symbol of joy and love’s dance—
Spring’s delicate kiss.
Sweet
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Twin phoenixes rise,
Together in dawn’s embrace—
Sweet constellation.
Sunrise
(2024) 24 x 30 inches
New beginnings dawn,
Fresh hopes bloom with morning light—
Past and future blend.
Beginnings
(2024) 24 x 36 inches
Mischievous joy stirs,
Kopi and roses swirling—
Laughter blooms with ease.
Charms
(2024) 24 x 30 inches
Wind chimes softly sway,
Ocean's whispers in the air,
Fortune dances near
Victory
(2024) 30 x 30 inches
Vast sky holds our gaze,
Moments drift like passing clouds,
Fleeting yet they stay
Unplugged
(2015-24) 30 x 40 inches
Silence wraps the mind,
Awakening from within—
Childhood whispers free
Seasons
(2015) 36 x 36 inches
Improbable flakes,
Drifting down in warm embrace,
Whispers of surprise
Wonderful
(2015) 36 x 36 inches
This familiar love,
Moments loop like whispered dreams,
Time's echo lingers
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Symphony
(2012) 24 x 30 inches
*SOLD
Curious cat meows,
Runs rampant on sleepless nights,
Nonsense fills the dark
Ride
(2012) 24 x 36 inches
*SOLD
Windswept hair and dreams,
Riding high on freedom's breath,
Sky stretches ahead
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