Banner Shuffle: Catmasutra

by Michele, 1 Apr 2008

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If you like art and cats, you will definitely love the work of Catmasutra’s painting duo Paul Koh and Michelle Chang, whose cat poses and positions are sure to please.

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“Inspired and bemused by my two cats, Halo and Angel, I create an “in-between” world, filled with magic that suddenly grabs you, makes you laugh and remembers things that don’t necessarily fit neatly anywhere. In each of my paintings, the cat is my gateway to a new space that affords a momentary freedom to dream and make time stand still.”

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