-Lindy's Kat Bank- still bank c. 1927

This -Lindy's Kat Bank- is a still bank, and it was made by the Hewter Corp. You know, when you first look at this piece, the bronze finish seems pretty straightforward, but the closer you get, the more you see the process. See how the highlights and shadows aren't just painted on? The texture of the metal, the way it catches the light, it's all part of the story. The surface of the cat is a real trip; it's got this mix of smooth curves and rough edges that make it feel almost alive. And I keep coming back to the eyes. They're looking up at something, but what? It's like the artist wants us to follow their gaze and maybe see something new. The way the light hits them just right, giving the cat this soulful, almost human quality, makes me think of the way Chaim Soutine used to paint eyes. It's like this little cat is part of an ongoing conversation about art, about seeing, about being in the world.