Mirrored moment - Art No. 142/2024
“ I looked in the mirror… someone stole my reflection.”
- Paper: Archival Rag watercolour paper
- Frames: High quality frame
- Mount: Acid-free, mould-free mounts.
This compelling pen and watercolour artwork captures a cat paused mid-step, transfixed by its reflection in a window. The cat is rendered in partial realism, its fur subtly tinted with earthy hues, while the mirror takes image of a little girl’s face from the other side. The result is both whimsical and unsettling, blurring the line between perception and identity.
The quote, “I looked in the mirror... someone stole my reflection,” pairs seamlessly with the piece. It injects a surreal mood into an otherwise quiet scene. The cat’s moment of introspection becomes a metaphor for self- curiosity.
The contrast between the delicate washes of watercolour and the bold, inky outlines reinforces this duality: what we see vs. what we think we see. The barren tree outside the window adds an almost poetic emptiness, echoing the sense of something missing or displaced.
Suggested Aesthetic Placement:
This piece invites introspection and a touch of playful ambiguity. It would thrive in:
A hallway or entrance – to spark curiosity and reflection as people come and go.
Creative spaces – such as a design studio, writer’s nook, or art room, where it can act as both a mirror and a muse.
Bathroom or dressing area – as a literal and metaphorical mirror moment.
Gallery wall in a modern or eclectic home – where it adds a touch of surrealism and wit.
Its neutral tones and strong line work allow it to integrate well into minimalist, contemporary, or even industrial spaces.
This painting, paired with its quote, becomes more than just a humorous observation-it becomes a statement abouthow we perceive ourselves, what we expect to see, and how identity can be just as fluid and mysterious as a cat’scurious gaze.
