THE VISUAL AESTHETIC OF HAPPINESS

Abstract

“The Visual Aesthetic of Happiness” is a two-dimensional painting using acrylic technique
on canvas. This artwork depicts a cat in a dreamy atmosphere which gives a cozy feeling. The
purpose of the painting is to give reflection to people’ s minds by comparing them with cats'
lives. Cats could live their lives happily in their own way. However, human beings spend most
of their life time searching for external happiness that may not exist. This painting could be an
encouragement for humans to believe and find hope from what we have in the present, and to
leave the past. Human beings thought that they have the highest knowledge among others
living. They could have an image of death even they have not experienced. On the contrary,
cats live a simple life, taking care of their paws, licking their fur to clean their body as they live
their lives simply and happily. They do not need to search for an excessive source of happiness.
Looking back at human lives, they continue searching for the meaning of happiness endlessly.
From the above contents, this acrylic painting was created and inspired by the story of
enjoying life in the simple way of a cat. To reflect people's awareness of the value of time and
happiness in the present, the image of a cat standing in the colorful atmosphere of the universe
presents the aesthetics and beauty, affecting the feeling of happiness, which is a wish of
everyone.