Dungog by Design is proud to PAW TRAITS by Pamela Priday for the month of August 2026.
Artist Statement
“Paw Traits art explores the similarities between the qualities of cats and those often attributed to artists.
The inspiration for this exhibition comes from my first encounter with a cat.
As a small, frightened child recovering in hospital I found comfort and calm in the companionship of the hospital cat “Snookums”.
Although our time together was brief, my fascination with cats has endured ever since.
While creating these works, shared traits emerged: curiosity, playfulness, independence, a love of freedom, and a preference for quiet solitude. These qualities shape both feline behaviour and my artistic practice.
Through Paw Traits I celebrate the beauty, grace, character, and mystery of my feline companions.”
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Image courtesy of Pamela Priday