When the Cat at Sunset

作品賞析

HSU Yi-Hsuan uses her neighbor's garden as the inspiration. She depicts how wild cats stop by to enjoy her neighbor's treats. Wood engraving work When the Cat at Sunset shows the behaviors of animals in anthropomorphic views. The cats are sharing food in a circle, leaning against the wall, or revealing their belly. A tabby cat lays lazily on the fence under the light of the sun. The work presents a cozy atmosphere with warm colors. The title also implies the meaning of gathering for play because the pronunciation of "sunset" is the same as the word "play" in Mandarin. HSU Yi-Hsuan interacts with viewers by depicting living beings, she inspires people to project their own emotions and memories onto her work.