CAT CULTURE Emily Faulder
‘The smallest feline is a masterpiece’ - Leonardo Da Vinci
CAT CULTURE Emily Faulder
Foreword Our intriguing relationship with cats is not a new phenomenon; with their magnetic personalities, swinging between playful and predatory, cats have been depicted in art and imagery as both symbols of good and bad luck since ancient times. Today, our fascination with cats continues, with social media representing a modern day outlet for our intrigue. But it is not just online that cats hold our attention, with numerous books and magazines focusing on our feline friends, and cat related locations, from cafes to sanctuaries, giving the opportunity for people and cats to interact. This project was sparked by an interest into cat culture, stemming from my own love of cats, and takes place both online and off. By exploring and photographing places where people and cats come together, we are offered a unique insight into cat’s compelling personalities, and the people who enjoy their company.
www.catculture.co.uk
Kattencafe Kopjes Cat Cafe, Amsterdam
‘We adopted the cats from two shelters and we hope we can inspire people to do the same’
Romney House Cat Rescue, Downe
‘They bring me so much, and they appreciate what I’ve done for them. That’s really what it’s all about, unconditional love from us to them.’
Longcroft Cat Hotel, Welwyn Garden City
London Cat Village Cat Cafe, London
‘I’m always anxious and worrying about everything and cats are so laid back and chilled out. It’s hard to be stressed when surrounded by cats’
Ella Goodwin Illustration Artist’s Residence, Norwich
‘Cats became my muses having always loved them for their exquisitely perfect beauty and the spiritual nature they appear to house in their philosophical gaze.’
Kattenkabinet Cat Museum, Amsterdam
‘And let me touch those curving claws of yellow ivory; and grasp the tail that like a monstrous asp coils around your heavy velvet paws’ - Oscar Wilde
De Poezenboot Floating Cat Sanctuary, Amsterdam
‘Our goal is simple: to help as many cats in need as possible’
Kissakahvila Cat Cafe, Helsinki
‘No matter who I am with, for that moment in time we were focused on the cats, which made mutual conversation. I think they have quite a calming effect’
Poopy Cat Office, Amsterdam
‘We love to play with our cats. It’s a nice break from the hard work, and petting a cat reduces stress levels and increases productivity’
‘Surveillance never sleeps and secret projects keep me busy, but I still find time for cat pictures’ - Edward Snowden
With thanks to Lenny Popelier and Kattencafe Kopjes, Silvana Locke and Romney House Cat Rescue, Abi Purser and Lucy Barrow at Longcroft Cat Hotel, London Cat Village, Ella Goodwin, Kattenkabinet, De Poezenboot, Tanja Forcythe-Reid at Kissakahvila Cat Cafe, and the Poopy Cat Team. Cat Culture Photography, design & layout by Emily Faulder. With special thanks to Julie Cook and Minna Kantonen for their input into editing and sequencing. Copyright Š Emily Faulder 2016. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the photographer. Printed in the United Kingdom www.emilyfaulderphotos.com