Lockdown has brought out the best in people’s creativity, from makeshift children’s forts to outdoor climbing frames.
But one couple decided to turn their DIY efforts to their beloved kitty.
Jake Lambert and Jessica Atkins are proud parents to three-year-old cat Richard Parker, who is currently housebound due to a foot injury.
As a result, the pair wanted to treat their moggy to something enjoyable in lockdown, so came up with an idea to turn their house into a cat-sized art gallery.
Jake, a stand-up comedian, tells Metro.co.uk: ‘Richard Parker isn’t currently allowed out because he injured his foot. He seemed bored and so were we.
‘We thought we could all do with some entertainment. All cats require a lot of stimulation, and we thought he might enjoy taking in some culture.’
Jess, a senior veterinary nurse at the Royal Veterinary College, got to work on the project – which took around an hour in total to complete.
The finished product featured 11 paintings – including classics such as the Mona Lisa and works by Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet – and stretched six feet in total.
‘Enough for two cats to enjoy it whilst still maintaining social distancing,’ jokes Jake.
The couple also made sure the gallery was as realistic as possible by including ‘no cameras’ and ‘no eating or drinking’ signs, as well as rope to section off the miniature pieces.
It seems the gallery went down a treat with Richard Parker, who thoroughly enjoyed soaking up the culture on display.
Jake says: ‘He loved all the portraits, especially The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, probably because this particular version depicted the cat as a god, and we all know that’s exactly how cats see themselves.’
Jake later tweeted a photo of the finished gallery, with pictures of Richard Parker enjoying the fine art it had to offer.
Naturally, the incredible creation sent social media into a frenzy, with many commenting on how the pictures had cheered them up.
One person replied: ‘This is just wonderful! So clever and funny. Thanks for the lovely distraction!’
While another joked: ‘This is amazing, I hope there’s a gift shop.’
Jake adds: ‘A lot of people tweeted us to say it was exactly what they needed, and many people said it made them really happy and that’s all we could hope for.’
Sadly, Richard Parker suffered an injury when he was a kitten, resulting in him losing his right eye.
Jake says: ‘He got shot in the head with a BB gun when he was 6 months old which resulted in him losing his right eye – but he doesn’t let it hold him back.
‘He loves to play, and can do plenty of tricks including jumping through a hoop, dinging a bell for treats and shaking hands.’
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/18/woman-makes-art-gallery-cat-lockdown-no-details-spared-12719093/
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