Description
Pisica Pătrată – “Thumbnail VI”, 2023
acrylic and spray paint on wood panel set on a 5 x 5 cm cardboard, in a 7,5 x 7,5 cm black frame
We are excited to announce that our online gallery is expanding its art collection with a notable artwork by Pisica Pătrată – “Thumbnail VI“. This one-of-a-kind work was painted in 2023 and the painting depicts his well-known square cat character from a lilliputian perspective.
“Thumbnail VI“ by street artist Pisica Pătrată is a thought-provoking painting that intrigues viewers with its enigmatic portrayal of a lilliputian square cat. Measuring just 3,5 x 3,5 cm, this small yet detailed cat invites contemplation and interpretation.
Crafted with acrylics on cardboard, the square cat’s form is meticulously rendered, its contours defined with precision. Within the confines of the cat’s frame, Pisica Pătrată has depicted a creature with a big open mouth, its expression ambiguous and open to interpretation. Is it a happy smile, or is it a scared one? The uncertainty adds to the intrigue of the piece, prompting viewers to ponder the emotions conveyed by the character. The character is painted with cold blue tones, evoking a sense of calmness and calmness. Bold black lines and subtle white accents add depth and dimension to the facial features, enhancing the complexity of the composition.
“Thumbnail VI“ is proof of Pisica Pătrată‘s skill and creativity as a street artist, showcasing their ability to evoke emotion and provoke thought through their unique and imaginative creations. Through the juxtaposition of ambiguous facial expressions within the context of a square cat, the artist encourages viewers to explore the complexities of human emotion, leaving a lasting impression long after the painting is beheld.
In our online gallery, you can find some of the most atypical pieces made by local artists and living legends that are embedded in their artworks with the authentic vibe of street art & graffiti.
About PISICA PĂTRATĂ
Pisica Pătrată (the Square Cat) is one of the most acclaimed illustrators and muralists in Romania, and also the founder of the Comic Books Museum. He has an intense activity, with many public appearances, book launches, comics, magazines, personal exhibitions, participation in festivals and a long series of murals. In the Un-hidden Street Art in Romania book and the map, you can find a good part of the works and artistic installations featuring Pisica Pătrată‘s characters, which reconfigure forgotten spaces in the urban environment, galleries or even museums.
In recent years, we have been happy to have several opportunities to collaborate with Pisica Pătrată by creating one of the most beloved murals in Bucharest and a street art installation on the façade of the Capitol Summer Theatre (2008, 2016, 2017). We exhibited some of his astonishing paintings in multiple collective exhibitions at Kube, Lente, Palatul Universul, Romanian Design Week and Imbold Gallery. In the living room and in the urban garden of Lente, you can find the mural made in 2016, within the series Pictăm Pereți, and the wooden totem Un-hidden Bucharest (2017). Also, in collaboration with the Un-hidden Bucharest project, Pisica Pătrată installed 6 wooden panels on the façade of the Cina building, which hosts the M60 Space (2018). At the end of last year (2020) we invited Pisica Pătrată to paint a large canvas during the feeder sound live session with Primărie. In 2021, we had the pleasure to work again with Pisica Pătrată creating two street art interventions, one in Bucharest, within the Street Art București project, and one in Constanta during the Un-hidden Romania urban regeneration programme.
A part of the collection of wooden art toys assembled and painted by Pisica Pătrată, as well as other limited edition items, are available in the feeder.ro/shop.
You can find out more about the Pisica Pătrată by reading the extended feeder insider interview, browsing the digital catalogue of works or the 300 news and articles indexed in the feeder.ro archive.
