Nathan Nun is an acrylic painter, illustrator, and digital artist who explores human political and social themes through an alternate world of anthropomorphic cats. Drawing upon his academic experience and the political art of the late 19th and 20th centuries, his ongoing major project, the Sovcat Project, is a window into a world of liberation and revolution. Paintings, posters, and drawings trace a narrative of the conflict, hope, and redemption of an alternate world as a way of critiquing our own world and history. The overarching project has grown through the production of pastiche political posters and public service ads to ink drawings and acrylic paintings depicting historical events and everyday life from this familiar, but feline, other world. The seriousness of political, social, and historical themes are juxtaposed with whimsy and humour, attempting to portray a vision of a hard-won, liberated world of justice, joy, and warmth. His animal portraits are loved for their fun, whimsy, and attention to detail.

A longtime artist, Nathan came to Toronto for graduate studies in political theory but decided to pursue a career in art that brings together his varied interests. His artwork has been shown in gallery group shows, fairs, and conventions, and has a dedicated, international, online following.

He currently resides in the east end of Toronto, Canada, with his bestest belle and inspurrational cat meowdels Remington and Tosca. (RIP lost comrades Joey and Kinsey).

PRINT SALES

A large selection of my artworks are available as prints. I also offer some designs as post cards and buttons. My current online selections are offered through my Etsy shop but you can also support the artist by setting up an order directly by contacting me. For inquiries into sales of prints or original artwork currently not listed please contact me directly.

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SHOWS

I have a booth at several art fairs, markets, and conventions throughout the year. Sometimes I have some things up in galleries. I mostly show in Toronto and the GTA but travel from time to time.

If you have a venue and think you might want to host my artwork please drop me a line.

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