The owner of the house (2026)Ink drawing by Maurizio Puglisi

inks ,pencils on canson paper 250 g/m, matte varnish finish
"The Owner of the House" is the symbolic centerpiece of the work; the cat represents independence and autonomy, often seen as a being that "owns" the domestic space rather than being a mere inhabitant. Here, the cat is portrayed not as a submissive pet, but as a regal and composed figure, observing the world with detachment. This evokes the common idea in popular culture that cats are the true "masters" of the home, with humans reduced to servants. Symbolically, it represents the reversal of hierarchies: the pet becomes a metaphor for subtle power, territorial control, and self-sufficiency.
The cat does not interact directly with the viewer, suggesting an aura of mystery and inaccessibility—typical traits of the feline, often associated with the night, the supernatural, and the enigmatic (for example, in Egyptian myths Bastet, a protective goddess, or in European folklore as a guardian against spirits).
The curled tail and compact body evoke vigilance and alertness, as if the cat were a domestic sentinel. Symbolically, this could represent the protection of intimate space, but also emotional isolation: the cat observes without fully revealing itself, a metaphor for human relationships where dominance is exercised through silent presence rather than direct action.


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Materials used:

ink,pencil

Details:

• Ink drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 21 x 29 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds

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