Monday, October 1, 2012

Contributors of 2012


Thank you to these Contributing Photographers for COTW photo exhibition in 2012:


Alyssa Sbisa
Alyssa Sbisa currently studies and works from home, so an awful lot of time is spent with her two Birmans. The cats are both great company, yet highly distracting! A camera is always sitting around ready to capture their silliness. A world without cats would be nowhere near as amusing


Barffie

Barffie loves the silly antics of cats and found great joy befriending the local cats wherever she travels to. She finds that nothing is quite as comforting as running her hand down the soft fur of a willing feline in a foreign land.


Carlyn Law

Chris Tan
Carlyn Law is a PR consultant by day and off duty, the unstoppable traveller is always on the prowl for good food, green pastures and cats around the globe. As organiser of ‘Cats Of The World’ and Purrzaar, the mamma to three cats is thrilled to share her love for cats and wishes more people will give them a loving furever home.


Chris Tan is a large furry thing who has fun taking photos of small furry things. His ideal pet would be a doglike cat: independent enough to be low-maintenance, but affectionate enough to sayang its owner.


Gavin Ge
Gavin Ge is a self-taught shutterbug who has developed a soft spot for old places and cats. Cats to him are a photogenic lot, not to mention being full of attitude and character.

 


Iris Ong
Iris Ong loves bringing her animals out to interesting places and photographing them whenever she can. The vegan is an avid believer of organic raw food diet for all animals and a (raw) vegan diet for humans in order for all living beings and the environment to not just survive, but thrive.

Jonathan Danker loves to take photos and finds peace in the natural world.
 

Jonathan Danker
Judy Ong and her husband didn’t like cats until one day her daughter brought home a kitten, Jarvis, from SPCA. Over the last 18 years, she is won over by more cats that came to stay - Ripley, Mimi, and Lola – who have shown them unconditional love, affection and companionship. Nowadays she also helps her daughter to feed the cats downstairs.

 
Katelyn Goh works in an international school which allows her to interact with people from all over the world. As owner of two cats, Meemi and Loki, she enjoys traveling. If there is a cat shelter located in the city that she is traveling to, she will definitely go and pay them a visit.

Ketan Shah
Ketan Shah is an amateur photographer who carries a camera everywhere. He finds that taking pictures of stray cats helps develop skills useful for any photographer as they force you to look in places people don't normally look, and to make quick shooting decisions.

Koh Mui Fong is a photojournalist and mother of two daughters who enjoys taking photos of stray cats. Ever since 2001 when she took a photo of two kittens that captured her heart, she has not stopped snapping photos of stray cats by using a DSLR camera and sometimes the mobile phone.

Lai Chan Foo
Lai Chan Foo is a retiree who took up photography in the 70’s. For the past four years, his interest is more focused on photographing the stray cats of Singapore. Walking on the streets to capture the images of felines also provides healthy exercise.

Leong Keng Cheong
Leong Keng Cheong is a cat-loving photography enthusiast who has been fascinated with this elegant animal for the longest time. A simple meow from the cat will just brighten up his day. He plans to keep one in the near future.





 



Matthew Lee

Matthew Lee loves to shoot the stray cats he meets and unsuspecting humans he knows - with his camera, of course. He has made friends with the feline guards patrolling his estate.

Mike Tan
Mike Tan is a freelance art director, and he and his wife, Lynn, love cats. They are living with three playful monsters: Jojo, Yoyo and Toto. The first two are adopted from cat shelters while Toto was rescued in a 2-metre deep drain. They love cats because they are self-sufficient, self-possessed and independent. Furthermore, they are great companion. 

Miss Choo

Miss Choo loves to experiment with photography, travel and listen to Britpop/Indie, and sometimes makes clothes for her cat, Moby. This first-time cat owner is inspired by Moby, and hopes his photos can bring smiles to other people. www.facebook.com/Moby.frock.star

Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Lee is a shutterbug whose self-taught photography bears testament to his love for animals. With his active involvement in animal welfare groups, it is clear that Nicholas’ work at Furry Photos is one of passion. Initially a dog person, the grace and attitude of cats slowly won him over.



Nin Tan
Nin Tan loves taking photos of her cats, catching them in action when they are in their most natural state. She grew up loving cats and was living with as many as 25 cats once, observing their antics. The cats gave her inspiration for Oatsie's Trunk - the lovely hand-drawn and sewn cat-inspired pillows and cushions. With the birth of baby Elly, she is handing down the cat-loving spirit to her adorable daughter.

Nur' Aisyahbi bte Ahmad
Nur’Aisyahbi bte Ahmad is a cat enthusiast who also is interested in photography. She combines both her passions and loves to take beautiful photos of cats. She treats cats with utmost passion and care, and believes that every cat has a different tale to tell.

Nur' Aisyahbi bte Ahmad

PC Tan, an art director of an graphic design firm, is a cat lover and always wanted to share the joy of life with cats. He loves his two precious cats in Malaysia and would like to deliver a message: MUST LOVE CATS!

PC Tan
 
Polly Yeung
Polly Yeung is an architectural designer with interests in photography, yoga and cats. She finds cats intelligent and a great source of inspiration and she considers it a privilege to be owned by a cat.


Renz Hu is a recent Photography & Digital Imaging graduate from the School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. Apart from pursuing his career as a fine art artist, he also enjoys traveling and taking photographs of cats. Their mysterious and alluring charm never fail to attract him. 

Renz Hu
Sandy Heng
Sandy Heng is a cat-mama to pair of siblings, and a random snapper, of mostly of cats and places, and cats at places. Cats show the meaning of unbridled love, affections, playfulness, that never fail to bring a tinge of warmth to my heart.


Sylvia Chua
Sylvia Chua is a freelance photographer-cum-hobbyist. She loves to snap anything from Mother Nature. Shooting more for fun, her portfolio also covers events and concerts. “There’s always something interesting to shoot out there; it’s how you take it at the right moment that makes a picture speaks a thousand words.”


Tan Yih Chyi
Tan Yih Chyi's life took a 360-degree change when Siamese kitty Nutmeg turned up at her home one day. Initially uncertain of this energizer kitty, she was soon won over by its constant affection. Looking into his ocean blue eyes, she is mesmerized by that twinkle and tenderness. With a passion of photography, this quirky girl just loves taking pictures of her supermodel feline!

Yong Qian Hwee
Yong Qian Hwee believes in leaving the best photographs to chance. The window of opportunity lies in the happenstance of circumstances, and in his case, stray cats and their allure in the dark. The university undergraduate prefers taking photographs of animals more then humans and on some occasions takes pleasure in nightly walks with his DSLR.


Rebecca Ho
Rebecca Ho is a professional cat trapper-and-sitter. Her goal is to achieve zero stray on Singapore streets by sterilization as every cat deserves a loving home, away from abuse and accidents. She is enslaved by her four adopted cats whom she loves dearly.


Zhaoyuan Uchida loves travelling, animals and taking photographs. When these three loves happen at the same time, she gets wonderful pictures of animals around the world. She loves cats especially, and has two cats that are adopted from Cat Welfare Society’s adoption bulletin.




Zhaoyuan Uchida

*We’d also like to THANK these well-known cat lovers for their literary contributions!

Alfian SA’AT              
Irene ANG
GOH Boon Teck
TUNG Soo Hua
Alvin TAN (+Jarvis)
Tim NGA
Karen TAN
MOONBERRY (Irene)
Ginette CHITTICK
Alvin PHANG
Shane MARDJUKI
Alvin TAN
MR and MRS Sabotage
BOB The Cat 
Duke ORANGE

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Cats of The World 2012 & Saturday Purrzaar

Cats of The World’ Photo Exhibition Pounces Back For The Sixth Time!

Also don't miss the bigger Saturday ‘Purrzaar’ Market for cat lovers...

Date: 10 to 30 September 2012
Time: 10am to 10pm

Venue:  The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane (Tel: 6332 6900)
Nearest Parking: Parliament House behind The Arts House
Admission: FREE!

For more info, Email sublime.carla@gmail.com | Call 9362 3626

+ Saturday Purrzaar Markets
Date: 15 and 22 September 2012, Saturdays
Time: 11am to 6pm

Our annual cat exhibition will showcase 39 photos of feline models from countries like Australia, Myanmar, Japan and Italy. There is a new literary aspect whereby several well-known cat lovers in different fields - such as Goh Boon Teck, Karen Tan, Alfian Sa'at, Ginette Chittick, Irene Ang and Tung Soo Hua - have contributed original prose, poems and short stories that are dedicated or inspired by cats! Proceeds raised go to the ‘Cat Welfare Society’ www.catwelfare.org

Note: Due to F1, the Old Parliament Lane (road in front of Arts House) is closed so drivers can park at Parliament House (behind Arts House which is accessible by Parliament Place from North Bridge Road). Alternatively, visitors can park at Funan Mall, Boat Quay or Fullerton Hotel and then walk over to The Arts House which is near the Sir Stamford Raffles statue/ landing point. See map below for directions:


Saturday Purrzaar Markets
Date: 15 and 22 September 2012
Time: 11am to 6pm
To be held within the ground floor print gallery of The Arts House, this unique cat-theme flea market features cat-themed merchandise and keepsakes, including postcards, handmade dolls, cushions, notebooks, tote bags, knitted brooches, fashion and home accessories, natural soaps, and artwork by a range of local artists, designers and vendors. Cat Welfare Society also has a booth to sell their merchandise. 

TIP: Please bring cash to spare as you'd want to buy everything! (Cash only, sorry no credit cards ;) 

FANCY FEAST® is also giving away 100 free door gifts of Purina ONE Cat Dry Pack (1.59kg) and 50 of the new FANCY FEAST® Royale Broths (40g) on each day of the Saturday Purrzaar. These are given out on a first-come-first-meow basis, so be the early cats and look for us to claim your gifts!

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING VENDORS:

Cats of the World organisers are selling the cat photos, cat postcards, a selection of clothes, bags and accessories – all proceeds from the stall go to CWS. PawGlam! pet collars are also on sale at our booth.

Cat Welfare Society - our adopted group - will be selling their merchandise such as the tee-shirts, bags, books, toys and catnip eyeballs for the kitties! You can also visit their website www.catwelfare.org to buy their merchandise, adopt cats and sign up as a member to support their cause.

Dainty Hands offers all things sweet and pleasing to the eye from cake lollipops to satisfy the sweet tooth to kitty toys and potted grasses to pamper your furry feline friends. There are cute jewellery such as cat-motif necklaces and rings, imported tote bags and pouches with sewn-on cat silhouettes. Prices start from just $5.

Bach Flower Remedies are made according to the exact traditions of Dr. Edward Bach and are known throughout the world as a safe and effective form of complementary therapy. Working with your animal friends using Bach Flower Remedies is a journey of healing and to form a closer relationship through increased care and understanding. Deki Soh is the first Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP) in Singapore who will share her experience of using the remedies with humans and animal friends. Each 30ml bottle (up to 7 alcohol-free remedies) is priced at $30. www.innervoice.sg 




Library is a tote bag label celebrating the love for text and illustrations. The first series were inspired by “T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” and illustrations by Edward Gorey These carry-all totes come in three colours: Sunworshipper Gold, Antique Typewriter Bronze, Stardusted Black. The colours are hand-mixed personally silk-screened. The second series which will be featured at the Purrzaar are inspired by four book covers, namely: “Chiro, My Love” by Nobuyoshi Araki; “The Cat Inside” by William S. Burroughs; “Zen for Cats” by Henry Beard and “I Am a Cat” by Natsume Sōseki.  www.facebook.com/pages/Library


Momshoo offers hand-stitched and hand-knitted whimsical designs. All items are handmade with a personal touch. Creations include plush toys, passport covers and mismatched earrings! Don’t miss the limited edition cat brooches, sleeping cat key rings, knitted cat rings and amigurumi cat toys. www.facebook.com/momshoo


Jammin' ink drawings and kitchen gloves feature happy cat motifs. The items are designed and handmade with recycled materials such as fabric and wrapping papers. There are also vintage wooden rulers and pencils for sale. 

Maomao offers a list of happy stuff which you and your maomao (kitties) will love. There are fresh winter wheat grass to bags, pouches and accessories to bring home.

Oatsie's Trunk is started by a husband and wife team whose love for pets extends to little cuddly pet-shaped cushions. All original pet silhouettes are hand-drawn to proportions before they are being cut and sewn. These one-of-its-kind customised designs come complete with pretty ribbon collars and trinkets! Prices start from $55 for customised cushions and trinkets are $5 for 3. There are also purses, cushion covers, and tote bags. www.etsy.com/shop/oatsiestrunk

PawGlam! offers beautiful handmade designer collars for pets that comes in a wide range of styles to choose from - from the glamorous to the funky, from the hip to the gothic, as well as designs to match every occasion. www.pawglam.com/


Puffingmuffin is a playground of quirky and fun illustrations of animals caught in playful, sometimes less than desirable, situations that promise to put a smile on your face. The illustrations are inspired by the artist’s love for animals, particularly cats! These illustrations can be brought home in the form of postcards, magnets, badges, and/or stickers. Visit www.puffingmuffin.com and www.facebook.com/puffingmuffin

Rub A Dub Candles burn longer, smell stronger and don't contain any petroleum like ordinary candles. Handmade with 100% vegetable-based wax, they are lead- and dye-free with no added chemicals. Rub A Dub Candles are lotion and massage candles rich in vitamin E goodness. Simply blow the candle out, dip your fingers into the melted soy and Rub A Dub it all over! exodusbrand.com


SlothStudio's art products are handmade from drawings and paintings of two local artists, Ng Ling Tze and Terence Koh. They have always enjoyed the company of cats and get inspired to interpret them in their artworks. Handmade art products include A6-size notebooks, wearable art (pendants with chain, earrings and rings), zipper pouches and soft plush with keychain. www.slothstudio.com and http://www.facebook.com/slothstudio

StuffSusieMade offers a trove of amigurumi items, all of them hand-crocheted, knitted or sewn, and all of them super kawaii. Look out for the many plushies of felines like the ‘Goodnight Kitten’ who's wrapped up snug in his blanket, ‘Kitty Cupcake’ Magnets in adorable muffin cups, mini ‘Puss in Pouches’ that would brighten up anyone's day as well as various accessories for both you and your cat.  http://www.stuffsusiemade.blogspot.com

WILD celebrates nature with its all-natural soap, shampoo and bodycare products using herbs, plants and ingredients from Australia. Some of the products are Geranium & Red Rice Soap, Pandan & Mint Soap, Wild Vanilla & Clove with Orange Soap, Lemon Shampoo and Natural Moisturising Cream. www.wild.com.sg



Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Captions Please

We have closed our photos submission for 2012 and boy, there are lots of entries shortlisted for Singapore kitties this year! For those who didn't make it, don't worry as we have also posted some of the pics on our Facebook page. If you have been following our page, you also know we have a fun interactive segment called 'Captions Please" which lets you post your captions for the photos. So throughout the year, you can send us your cute cat pics to sublime.carla@gmail.com

As a tribute to the Olympics fever, here are 4 photos sent in by you and captions are provided by us: Go for Gold, Singapore! :)

Picture by Jason Woo

Picture by Gary Koh

Picture by Sandy Heng

Picture by Lai Chan Foo


Cami & Coco Up For Adoption

Hi there, we love to help you get your kitties adopted - especially if they have been rescued or rehomed. Here are Cami & Coco, two beautiful tortoiseshell sisters who are looking for a furever home. Please help and forward this. Thank you - blessings.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Charity Weekend Purrzaar - 11 & 12 February 2012

Gong xi fa cai everyone! We're pleased to announce that we have raised $1,800 from the recent Charity Weekend Purrzaar market on 11 and 12 February 2012 (12pm-6pm) at Stacked dim sum bar (Robertson Quay) for the private cattery Blessing Home http://blessinghomeshelter.blogspot.com, where we have volunteered and even adopted a cat, Lola (Snowy)!

Our usual Purrzaar vendors were there - including Oatsie's Trunk, Smeowly Cats, Library, Sloth Studio, Dainty Hands, WILD and Momshoo - all selling gorgeous, handmade cat-themed merchandise from tote bags and diaries to jewellery and artwork! Those who are keen to take up a stall at future purrzaars can contact us at sublime.carla@gmail.com 


Stacked dim sum bar http://www.stacked.com.sg is our venue sponsor and also donating 50% of the proceeds from their yummy Chilli Crab Pau sales, while Smitten Coffee & Tea Bar http://www.facebook.com/SmittenCafe next door is also donating 15% of their FnB proceeds on the 2 Purrzaar days. So come and support us by dining and shopping with us on these 2 days. C'mon, spend some of that hongbao money which will go to a good cause. Plus it's Valentine's weekend so come and spread some love! :)

More info on vendors and sponsors:

  • Cats of the World organisers are selling postcards at $1 and quirky cat photos at $10 that were exhibited in previous years. Cat photos are taken all over the world and showcase the cats in interesting settings.
  • Dainty Hands offers all things sweet and pleasing to the eye from cake lollipops to satisfy the sweet tooth to kitty toys and potted grasses to pamper your furry feline friends. There are cute jewellery such as necklaces and rings, imported tote bags and pouches with sewn-on cat silhouettes. Prices start from $5.
  • Library is a treasury that transfigures into the form of a tote bag label where the love for literary words and illustrations manifests in ‘Practical Cats’ tote designs. They are inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and illustrations by Edward Gorey. This collection of whimsical poems by Eliot’s also inspired the famous musical, Cats.  These carry-all totes come in six designs and three metallic colours: Sunworshipper Gold, Antique Typewriter Bronze, Stardusted Black. The colours are hand-mixed and almost always contained a bountiful dash of subtle gold dust. Each bag is personally silk-screened and some feature hand-sewn collars with gold or silver bells. Available in S, M, L sizes for $15 to $30.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Library
  • Oatsie's Trunk is started by a husband and wife team whose love for pets extends to little cuddly pet-shaped cushions. It started with a schnauzer silhouette for their best friend’s kid’s birthday gift, which turned into a business. All original pet silhouettes are hand-drawn to proportions before they are being cut and sewn. These one-of-its-kind customised designs come complete with pretty ribbon collars, where you can personalise them with little trinkets! Prices start from $55 for customised cushions and trinkets are $5 for 3. There are also purses (from $8), cushion covers ($35), and tote bags ($18- $55). Items come with pets/animal themes that are either printed on the fabric or as cushion silhouettes. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/oatsiestrunk
  • Momshoo offers hand-stitched and hand-knitted whimsical designs. All items are handmade with a personal touch. Creations include plush toys, luggage tags and mismatched earrings! At the purrzaar, don’t miss the limited edition cat brooches, sleeping cat key rings, handphone accessories and knitted amigurumi cats. http://www.facebook.com/momshoo
  • SmeowlyCats features one-off handmade dolls, mainly of cats, which are inspired by the owner's love of cats and their quirky antics. Every SmeowlyCat doll is unique and lovingly stitched by local designer WahWah Leong, who graduated with a BA in Fashion Design (RMIT) and is a certified Madhatter of sewing machines. Each doll is creatively fashioned using materials such as socks, cotton, jersey, corduroy, terry cloth, ribbons and buttons in different vibrant colours and patterns. They can even be tailor-made and designed according to the customers' preferences (animals, colours, personalised with names, etc) Prices start from $59 for a small doll. http://www.smeowlycats.blogspot.com/
  • SlothStudio's art products are handmade from drawings and paintings of two local artists, Ng Ling Tze and Terence Koh. They have always enjoyed the company of cats and get inspired to interpret them in their artworks. Handmade art products include A6-size notebooks, wearable art (pendants with chain, earrings & rings), zipper pouches and soft plush with keychain. Visit www.slothstudio.com and http://www.facebook.com/slothstudio
  • WILD celebrates nature with its all-natural soap, shampoo and bodycare products using herbs, plants and ingredients from Australia. Some of the products are Geranium & Red Rice Soap, Pandan & Mint Soap, Wild Vanilla & Clove with Orange Soap, Lemon Shampoo and Natural Moisturising Cream. www.wild.com.sg
Special thanks to:

Stacked makes a great destination for all-day casual bites, dim sum and drinks by the Singapore River. Enjoy traditional dim sum like Stacked XO Carrot cake and Creamy Custard Pau to Stacked’s signature dumplings and Chilli Crab Pau all day till late, alongside cocktails and bottled beers. During the Purrzaar, Stacked also has a 1-for-1 happy hour deal on all house pours, beers and wine by the glass. Stacked is donating 50% of the proceeds from its Chilli Crab pau sales on both days of the purrzaar to Blessing Home cattery.
Address: 60 Robertson Quay, #01-13, The Quayside. Tel: 6735 7666.

This chic-looking cafe overlooking the Singapore River is a cozy joint for all serious coffee and tea lovers. All the coffee is carefully sourced from around the world and roasted weekly onsite using a Giesen 6kg shop roaster. Smitten also offers a selection of top quality single origin or single estate whole leave teas with a mixture of fresh harvest and vintage teas. Smitten is donating 15% of their F&B proceeds on both days of the purrzaar to Blessing Home cattery.
Address: 60 Robertson Quay, #01-11. Tel: 9876 2347.

For more assistance, please contact us at: 
HP: 9362 3626 or sublime.carla@gmail.com 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Kitties for Adoption

Hi cat lovers,

We are trying to get these beautiful cats adopted. My friend Kat is fostering them at her own expense at the moment. We really hope you cat lovers will open your hearts and give them a safe loving home. Most of them have been rescued off the streets and nursed to health and sterilised. Please spread the word. Blessings to you!



GUINNESS


HANDSOME BOY


KITTY SISTERS IN DA HOOD

Please arrange a viewing by emailing sublime.carla@gmail.com
Thank you for your kindness and love. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

A big thank you to you!

Hi folks, as you know, we have raised S$3,500 for Cat Welfare Society this year and we are over the moon! Thanks to everyone who supported us, from the sponsors, photographers, vendors and visitors.

Our inaugural Purrzaar was a big success and we hope to organise one soon. So if you like to take part or have suggestions, do email us at sublime.carla@gmail.com

For now, have a read of our story which is covered in the Good Paper here http://www.goodpaper.sg/a-purrfect-calling/

The past exhibited photos are uploaded on our Facebook page. Have a look at what we want and start clicking away... we are accepting entries already at sublime.carla@gmail.com from now until 1 April 2012.

We are also looking for a new exhibition venue that is hopefully free or subsidised and can hold up to 50 photo frames. Please give us any leads or ideas!