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Silja
A black-and-white cat looks directly forward while wearing large round goggles. On its head is an ornate headdress with feathers, and around its neck hangs a medallion. The background features tropical plants and zebra-like patterns.
Acrylic on canvas 50x70cm.
At the center of the painting is a black-and-white cat portrayed directly from the front. It leans slightly forward, with its front paws resting side by side on the surface below. The posture feels calm yet alert.
The fur is painted carefully in shades of black and white. The white chest and facial markings stand out brightly against the darker fur. The cat's eyes are partially visible behind large round goggles. The goggles are metallic and richly detailed, and their circular lenses slightly magnify the eye area.
On the cat's head is a layered headdress. It consists of decorative metallic elements combined with upward-reaching feathers that add lightness and movement. The headdress resembles something between an explorer's equipment and a ceremonial ornament.
Around the cat's neck hangs a medallion decorated with intricate patterns. It acts as a focal detail at the center of the chest.
The background is filled with large tropical plants whose leaves spread outward in different directions. Between the foliage appear zebra-like black-and-white stripes that add rhythm and contrast to the composition.
The artwork is entirely monochromatic, emphasizing shapes, patterns, and textures. The atmosphere feels adventurous and slightly humorous. The cat appears as a figure inhabiting a strange and richly layered environment — like an explorer or observer in an exotic world.
In the lower right corner are Taika Joensuu's signature and the year '25.