Cats must be one of the artist’s favourite subjects to paint. These domestic animals are friendly and are a great companion to humans. In this piece the cat is seen seated on a chair on a bright sunny day grooming itself as it is merely in its natural habit. The lighting effect enhances the beauty of the work and shows the artist’s impeccable skill. Lye Yau Fatt is one of the most inventive artists in printmaking, paint and sculpture, holding his first solo at the Sum Art Gallery in 1979. He won the 2nd Prize in Sculpture category in the PMAG Open Art Competition, the Permodalan Nasional Berhad Watercolour Landscape Award in 1985, and the Malaysian Watercolour Society Award in 1985.