This exhibition features Japanese artist Takahashi Yukio, who was born in Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. Since 1989, he has centered his work on the theme of “cats,” creating vividly lifelike pieces. Having been selected for the prestigious LE SALON in France for ten consecutive years, he has earned wide recognition there as the renowned “cat painter.”

Through his work, one can sense that he is not only a gentleman who deeply loves cats, but also someone who thoroughly understands their nature. As a cat owner himself, his long-term observation allows him to capture a wide range of expressive feline postures and appearances—each moment blooming like a flower in an instant. With fluid, graceful colored-pencil techniques, he renders the cats’ soft, fluffy fur with a lightness reminiscent of cotton candy.

Takahashi conveys his dedication to art through his cat series, offering viewers a sense of warmth and healing. At the same time, his works subtly explore the theme of “love and being loved,” revealing the tender relationship between owner and cat—the love given by the owner and received by the cat—capturing their intimate interactions.

“HunHau” is Apollo Art Gallery’s space located in Hengchun, Pingtung. Since 2017, it has hosted regular exhibitions, serving as an important extension of Apollo Gallery’s presence in southern Taiwan.