Cats Hate The Dead

"Cats Hate The Dead" by Dirk Strangely is a striking ink and ink wash artwork on thick, museum-grade 2-ply bristol paper, sized 6"x9". The scene centers around a cat whose unimpressed and suspicious gaze meets a host of creepy, shadowy hands reaching out from the darkness. With fur on its back bristled slightly from goosebumps, the feline exudes both wariness and subtle defiance. Strangely’s distinctive style brings a sense of eerie humor and emotional nuance to the piece, channeling both tension and playful storytelling through expressive linework and atmospheric washes.
As with much of Dirk Strangely’s whimsical, stylized fine art, this piece captures an unusual moment that blends everyday feline behavior with surreal, ghostly elements—making "Cats Hate The Dead" a memorable work for collectors of contemporary and eccentric art.