Mirage Cat

For centuries, cats have served as bothinspirations for works of artand ascompanions for many artiststhemselves.

Korean creativeJang Koalcontinues this long-standing tradition of feline-inspired art in her own dreamy style.

The women wear feminine dresses with intricate floral prints and keep their shiny hair down.

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“Mirage Cat”

The colorful botanical backgrounds complete these portraits as windows into a wonderful daydream.

Artist Jang Koal creates dreamy paintings of women holding cats made up of their own hair.

Mirage Cat #4

The whimsical series of acrylic paintings is calledMirage Cat.

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“Mirage Cat #4”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“Mirage Cat #3”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“Mirage Cat #2”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“Mirage Cat #1”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“To my eyes #1”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

Detail of “To my eyes #1”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

“To my eyes #2”

Paintings of Women Holding Cats by Jang Koal

Detail of “To my eyes #2”