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A black-and-white cat sits in profile, looking toward the left. It wears a striped sweater and a complex mechanical headdress with goggles. The background features an ornate black-and-white pattern.
Acrylic on canvas 50x70cm.
At the center of the painting sits a black-and-white cat shown in side profile. It looks toward the left, away from the viewer. Its posture is upright and calm, with the front paws placed neatly side by side and the body held straight.
The fur is painted carefully with strong black-and-white contrasts. The white chest and facial markings stand out clearly, while the texture of the fur appears soft and lifelike. One eye is visible in profile, gazing attentively to the side.
The cat wears a striped knitted sweater covering its body. Horizontal stripes follow the shape of the torso, adding texture and rhythm to the composition.
On the cat's head is a complex mechanical headdress. It includes round protective goggles, metallic components, tubes, and protruding structures that spread outward like spikes or rays. The headdress combines industrial and decorative forms, creating a richly layered and detailed construction.
Across the cat's back runs a harness-like structure made of straps and small metallic details, suggesting equipment or machinery.
The background is filled with ornate black-and-white patterns reminiscent of decorative wallpaper. The shapes are organic and symmetrical, covering the entire surface behind the cat.
The cat sits on a dark red surface that introduces warmth and contrast to the otherwise monochromatic composition.
The overall artwork combines the softness of handmade textiles with intricate mechanical aesthetics. The atmosphere feels imaginative and slightly mysterious. The cat appears as a figure inhabiting a strange and detailed world where craftsmanship and machinery meet.
In the lower right corner are Taika Joensuu's signature and the year '25.