Description

THE STORY

In Boschkätzchen: Bar Boozers, three cats gather around a wooden pub table, mugs of beer in hand, their expressions both mischievous and contemplative. Surrounded by shelves brimming with bottles and the warm glow of tavern lights, the scene captures the timeless ritual of camaraderie, indulgence, and escape.

While the playful cats embody the spirit of late-night revelry, the tiny human figures scurrying below the table suggest a deeper, satirical layer. The painting blurs the line between humor and critique, showing how excess and leisure often mirror both joy and folly in human society.

With its lively colors, intricate details, and ironic contrasts, Bar Boozers extends the Boschkätzchen series’ whimsical world—where cats parody human behavior, inviting viewers to laugh, reflect, and recognize themselves in the revelry.

ARTIST BIO

Mark Ronald Sioson is a contemporary Filipino artist known for his surreal hybrid creations that fuse animals, humans, and technology into thought-provoking allegories. His paintings often feature fantastical creatures alongside symbolic figures, reflecting on themes of perception, modern society, and the fragile balance between nature and technology.

With his bold use of color and striking visual juxtapositions, Sioson challenges viewers to question reality and the forces that shape it. His works have been exhibited internationally, earning recognition for their unique blend of imagination, social critique, and symbolic storytelling.