Initiation

A whimsical surrealist painting presents a determined tabby cat crossing a checkered interior, its curling tail supporting a glowing hanging lantern while a tiny bundled rider sits astride its back. Three tall arched windows open onto softly clouded skies, and angled beams of light lead toward a bright pink doormat inscribed with “HOME Sweet home.” The theatrical arrangement and storybook details give the scene the feeling of an eccentric return to shelter.