TANIA ISA THE LIFE
Visitors to Penang with a keen eye may have spotted some super kawaii cat and kitten themed street art on the streets of Georgetown. Not the work of Ernest Zacharevic, who has also left his mark on Penang as well as the Malaysian cities of Johor Bahru and Ipoh, the cat murals are the work of ASA, short for Artists for Stray Animals and were created back in 2013 in conjunction with George Town Festival 2013.
Initiated by LASSie (Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Foundation), a non-profit which receives, rehabilitates and cares for neglected, abused and needy animals, “101 Lost Kittens” consists of a mix of 12 murals and installations produced by Malaysian artists Tang Yeok Khang and Louise Low, and Thai artists Natthaton Muangkliang.
A great way to encourage visitors and locals to discover the back lanes of Penang, 101 Lost Kittens aims to draw attention to the plight of stray cats and dogs and encourage the community to spay and neuter their pets and reach out to adopt or care for the city’s unwanted street cats and dogs. The murals were painted using environmentally friendly paint that is expected to wash off in another year, so get spotting before it goes.
We take you on a tour of some of the pieces and introduce you to the cool cat that started it all.
TANIA ISA THE LIFE
Visitors to Penang with a keen eye may have spotted some super kawaii cat and kitten themed street art on the streets of Georgetown. Not the work of Ernest Zacharevic, who has also left his mark on Penang as well as the Malaysian cities of Johor Bahru and Ipoh, the cat murals are the work of ASA, short for Artists for Stray Animals and were created back in 2013 in conjunction with George Town Festival 2013.
Initiated by LASSie (Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Foundation), a non-profit which receives, rehabilitates and cares for neglected, abused and needy animals, “101 Lost Kittens” consists of a mix of 12 murals and installations produced by Malaysian artists Tang Yeok Khang and Louise Low, and Thai artists Natthaton Muangkliang.
A great way to encourage visitors and locals to discover the back lanes of Penang, 101 Lost Kittens aims to draw attention to the plight of stray cats and dogs and encourage the community to spay and neuter their pets and reach out to adopt or care for the city’s unwanted street cats and dogs. The murals were painted using environmentally friendly paint that is expected to wash off in another year, so get spotting before it goes.
We take you on a tour of some of the pieces and introduce you to the cool cat that started it all.
Skippy Comes to Penang
Mascot for LASSie, the piece is based on real life cat Skippy who has “come to Penang” to encourage people to consider the plight of the city’s stray animal population. The artists’ objective was to use art as a medium to create social awareness.
Mascot for LASSie, the piece is based on real life cat Skippy who has “come to Penang” to encourage people to consider the plight of the city’s stray animal population. The artists’ objective was to use art as a medium to create social awareness.
Skippy
Here’s Skippy in the flesh, the real life ginger tabby that was rescued 9 years ago and now makes the grounds of Bon Ton resort on Langkawi island, where LASSie is located, her forever home.
Here’s Skippy in the flesh, the real life ginger tabby that was rescued 9 years ago and now makes the grounds of Bon Ton resort on Langkawi island, where LASSie is located, her forever home.
Love Me Like Your Fortune Cat
A cat surrounded by maneki-neko or beckoning cats. There are many different accounts of how maneki-neko came to be, but the most popular is a variation on the tale of a cat that waved a stranger or its “human” to safety. The considerate cat has been immortalized as the symbol of good fortune ever since.
A cat surrounded by maneki-neko or beckoning cats. There are many different accounts of how maneki-neko came to be, but the most popular is a variation on the tale of a cat that waved a stranger or its “human” to safety. The considerate cat has been immortalized as the symbol of good fortune ever since.
Even If Handicapped, Still Love Me
Initially installed in front of the entrance of China House restaurant and art space, this gargantuan maneki-neko sitting atop a cart depicts a handicapped cat. Many strays are hit by cars and injured each year. Skippy herself has a deformed leg, but that’s no reason not to love her.
Initially installed in front of the entrance of China House restaurant and art space, this gargantuan maneki-neko sitting atop a cart depicts a handicapped cat. Many strays are hit by cars and injured each year. Skippy herself has a deformed leg, but that’s no reason not to love her.
The Real Bruce Lee Would Never Do This
2 of the 5 tenets of animal welfare are freedom from pain, injury and disease and freedom from fear and distress. So don’t ever kick a cat or a dog or any other animal. It’s cruel and there are laws against it. Kung Fu sifu Bruce Lee certainly wouldn’t.
2 of the 5 tenets of animal welfare are freedom from pain, injury and disease and freedom from fear and distress. So don’t ever kick a cat or a dog or any other animal. It’s cruel and there are laws against it. Kung Fu sifu Bruce Lee certainly wouldn’t.
Shade Me If You Love Me
Located on Victoria Street, Shade Me If You Love Me is a reminder to all that animals should be provided with shelter and a comfortable resting area free from the discomfort that can be caused by extreme heat or rain. Better yet, adopt.
Located on Victoria Street, Shade Me If You Love Me is a reminder to all that animals should be provided with shelter and a comfortable resting area free from the discomfort that can be caused by extreme heat or rain. Better yet, adopt.
Cats & Humans Happily Living Together
Seen on one of the walls within the Cheah Kongsi, this mural depicts a Taoist procession. According to artist Tang Yeok Khang, the artwork is meant to emphasize equality among all living things.
Seen on one of the walls within the Cheah Kongsi, this mural depicts a Taoist procession. According to artist Tang Yeok Khang, the artwork is meant to emphasize equality among all living things.
Please Care & Bathe Me
These instructions on how to care for your new family member are located on Singapore House near Armenian Street Ghaut.
For 2014, ASA is looking for creative people to design a cat or dog house on wheels, as part of the All Animals Need A Home initiative in conjunction with Georgetown Festival.
These instructions on how to care for your new family member are located on Singapore House near Armenian Street Ghaut.
For 2014, ASA is looking for creative people to design a cat or dog house on wheels, as part of the All Animals Need A Home initiative in conjunction with Georgetown Festival.
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