The Shipjangsaengdo: A Pretending Cat
The Shipjangsaengdo: A Pretending Cat offers a humorous look at what happens when cats, indignant about being excluded from the traditional Ten Symbols of Longevity, infiltrate the classic Shipjangsaengdo artworks.
The Shipjangsaengdo
"The Shipjangsaengdo is a traditional Korean painting genre featuring Ten Symbols of Longevity (animals and plants) meant to invoke wishes for good health and a long life. While cats were not traditionally included, a modern variation called Shipjangsaengmyodo (Ten Symbols of Longevity with Cats) creatively incorporates them. Different cats are hidden throughout these reimagined paintings. Drawing on the popular belief that cats have nine lives, this artwork serves as a blessing for your lasting health and longevity."
The Shipjangsaengdo: A Pretending Cat
"The Shipjangsaengdo: A Pretending Cat offers a humorous look at what happens when cats, indignant about being excluded from the traditional Ten Symbols of Longevity, infiltrate the classic Shipjangsaengdo artworks.
Within these paintings, the cats blend in naturally, sometimes mimicking the actual symbols (Shipjangsaeng) and sometimes pretending to be entirely different animals.
The piece perfectly captures the endearing yet cheeky nature that defines our feline friends."