CATS! – International Art Exhibition & Exclusive Publication Edition
Annita Apostolidou Platis joins the CATS! International Exhibition & Art Book by Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation with four graphite artworks and the essay Of Thread and Shadow: The Cat as Guardian and Muse.
In September 2025, my work was honored with inclusion in the CATS! International Art Exhibition & Art Book, curated and published by the Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation.
This project celebrates the feline not as mere subject, but as guardian, oracle, and co-creator of artistic mystery.
The exhibition launched online on September 20, 2025, followed by the release of the luxury print edition of the art book on September 30, 2025.
My Contribution
For this special publication, I created four graphite drawings, each exploring the feline as a liminal figure — silent witness, protector of the unseen, and myth-weaver across cultures and time:
• She Who Sees Beyond
• The Oracle of Unwritten Time
• The Scribe of Forgotten Kingdoms
• The Watcher of Every Stroke
Alongside the artworks, my essay “Of Thread and Shadow: The Cat as Guardian and Muse” opens the book and weaves throughout the exhibition. It traces the presence of cats in mythology, art history, and personal encounters — from Ancient Egypt and Greece to the intimate theatre of the artist’s studio.
Why Cats?
The feline figure has always carried symbolic resonance — autonomous, watchful, and mysterious. These works reflect on that liminal presence not as domesticated companions, but as guardians of silence, intuition, and memory.
Explore the Exhibition
🌐 View the Online Exhibition
📖 Order the Luxury Print Edition
I am deeply grateful to the Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation for the opportunity to contribute both visually and textually to such a timeless, collective celebration.