SHIP’S CAT
Cats have been taken on board ships since ancient Egyptian times, sailing across the Mediterranean. During the Age of Exploration, they traveled the world as "ship’s cats," protecting cargo and ships from rats, preventing the spread of disease, and sometimes serving as companions to comfort sailors. It is well-acknowledged that even when cats become pets, they don’t lose their wildness and continue to serve as inspirations to people. SHIP’S CAT wasinspired by the affinity and mystique of cats, and created to symbolize journeys.SHIP’S CAT is a vast cat sculpture that connects the inner and outer parts of the building. The huge white cat peeks out of the building, and it looks like it is about to jump out to the outer world. The cat wears a helmet that functions as a flashlight, and a suit that looks like a spacesuit or a diving suit. The sculpture foreshadows the hopeful future of human beings traveling to outer space. In addition, the sculpture was created based on the hope that it would be a guardian in this chaotic world, give the people security and beautiful encounters, and aid the voyages of the youths.
- year
- 2017
- material
- Stainless steel, brass, FRP, acrylic, LED light
- size
- 300x240x480
- possession
- WeBase Co.,Ltd.
Cooperation: ULTRA FACTORY project team, Kyoto University of the Arts
- SHIP’S CAT [2017]
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