Two years after adoption, Beans still had a clear position on lap sitting: no thank you. Beans by Hildegarde Lampers S.O.F.A. celebrates a companion who is very much his own person, with affection offered on terms that suit him. … More Beans: love, companionship and a firm policy on laps
He looks comfortable. You, however, may still have a small task to attend to. Indulge me by Sara Butt S.O.F.A. brings a tabby close to the viewer, his head resting peacefully while green eyes make an apparently effortless connection. … More Indulge me: a resting head and a very persuasive gaze
He could have gone around the puddle. There was plenty of room. But where would be the fun in that? Splish Splash by Denise Laurent S.O.F.A. sends a cat straight through the water, with flying paws, puffed fur and a tail caught up in the excitement. … More Splish Splash: the puddle was clearly the best part
A wild cat can be playful, watchful, still or elusive. This selection from our Winter Exhibition brings together six artists and a range of mediums, from watercolour and oil to coloured pencil and cast slate. Each gives us a different reason to stop and look. … More Beyond the roar: six ways to encounter a wild cat in art
Tall ears, an elongated silhouette and a surface of turquoise and earthy tones give Moroccan turquoise by Dejan Dordevic a distinctive presence. This clay sculpture takes a feline shape and stretches it into an elegant form, with texture adding interest as the eye travels along it. … More Moroccan turquoise: a slender clay cat with a vintage feel
A book, a glass of wine and a peaceful garden. Minou would like to make a small amendment: more Minou. The Attention Seeker by Patricia Mooney S.O.F.A. celebrates an affectionate cat whose invitations tended to arrive just when the artist was settling down to relax. … More The Attention Seeker: Minou would like a little more Minou time
Today’s ambitious plan: remain comfortable. Comfy as can be by Marie Brown S.O.F.A. gives a ginger and white cat a subject perfectly suited to a feline expert in resting. There is very little here to suggest the afternoon needs improving. … More Comfy as can be: an ambitious afternoon of doing very little
The bright kimono was spread across the studio floor. Bella had chosen her place on it, and moving was apparently out of the question. Aga Niemiec decided to take the hint. Kimono-Cat began with a cat’s very firm opinion about where she wanted to sit. … More Kimono-Cat: Bella had already chosen the composition
