A magnificent piece of fine art by Rocío Fabián features a cat sitting tall and self-assured, with its paws together and tail curling behind. Its head is slightly tilted to one side, as if listening for something. The figure is meticulously carved from a single block of copal, with the tail seamlessly integrated into the body in one continuous shape, demonstrating the technical skill required even before any paint is applied.
The painting process begins, and Rocío works line by line. The cat's flanks are adorned with two large sun rosettes radiating in hues of tan, peach, and cream, framed by black Greek key borders. Smaller medallions grace the chest and shoulder, while the back is filled with paisley teardrops and pointillist dot work. Carefully crafted bands of triangles and zigzags run between the larger patterns. The attention to detail extends down to the toes, with each claw outlined in black and each paw decorated with its own striped design.
The cat's face is a small work of art in itself. Black almond-shaped eyes set in amber, and fine grey hatching covers the cheeks like a sable coat. The ears glow orange within their white outlines. The tail is finished with matching grecas, and even the underside is decorated.
