“The Moment Before the Applause” 2026
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 75 W x 80 H x 2 D cm

A suspended moment on stage — just before the applause breaks the silence.
A white cat, like a timeless diva, leans into the microphone, fully absorbed in the music. The scene holds tension, vulnerability, and quiet power — that fragile second when emotion becomes sound.
This painting is part of the series “Cats Around”, where familiar feline figures appear in unexpected human roles, revealing emotion, character, and subtle irony.
Created using an expressive impasto technique with palette knife, the surface is rich with texture and dynamic movement. Light and shadow interact across the canvas, enhancing the theatrical atmosphere and depth.