Yellow Cat (2001) by Aldemir Martins

Yellow Cat - Aldemir Martins - 2001

Artwork Information

TitleYellow Cat
ArtistAldemir Martins
Date2001
Art MovementNaive Art (Primitivism)

About Yellow Cat

The artwork “Yellow Cat” by Aldemir Martins, created in 2001, is an animal painting associated with the Naive Art or Primitivism movement. This vibrant piece portrays the simplistic and bold depiction of a cat, characterized by its intense yellow color and exaggerated features.

In the painting, the cat is stylized with a bold outline and filled with a rich yellow hue. It has large, expressive green eyes, and its facial features are simplified, yet distinctly feline with striped markings on its cheeks that resemble whiskers. The background is divided into bold sections of color with dark blue above and a reddish-brown below, likely suggesting the sky and the ground. To the left side of the canvas, there is a stylized plant or tree with yellowish leaves, further contributing to the primitive and childlike aesthetic that is typical of Naive Art. On the right, a pot with a couple of colorful, abstract shapes that might represent flowers or fruits sits next to the cat, adding to the overall bucolic feel of the scene. The artist’s signature is visibly inscribed on the lower-left corner of the painting. Overall, the piece exudes a playful and charming atmosphere through its use of color and form.

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