The artwork titled “White Cat” was created by Aldemir Martins in 2001. It embodies the Naive Art movement, which is often described as Primitivism, and it falls under the genre of animal painting. Primitivism in art typically features a child-like simplicity and directness in expression, often with bright colors and non-complex, straightforward composition.
The painting depicts a stylized white cat sitting against a bright yellow background with hints of red at the bottom edge. The cat is rather simplistic, with outlines drawn in a bold, seemingly unrefined manner—characteristic of Naive Art. The cat’s eyes are green with blue accents, and it has several dark whisker lines on its white face. The cat’s body is outlined in dark lines and shaded with red, suggesting a play of light or color variations in its fur. The simplicity of the form and the vibrant use of color draw the viewer’s attention, making the cat the focal point of the composition. The painting exudes a sense of innocence and charm, aligning with the principles of Naive Art, where artists often work outside of the formal art establishment and celebrate a more instinctual and unfiltered approach to art-making.