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That Cat

Rhonda Sharpe
bush-dyed woollen blanket, embellished with wool and cotton
79 x 30 x 18cm
Yarrenyty Arltere Artists
YRR01-24

$3,200.00

When I was sick, That Cat and Candy the Dog would always be there for me and help me in the hard times. That Cat died one day after Candy the Dog died. She must have got lonely for Candy the Dog. When I was sick, That Cat would curl up to me and make me feel better and warm. She would purr loudly telling me story. We were really good friends, That Cat and me. But those wild cats in the bush, they are scary, they run round killing all the little animals and they get really big and dangerous! But not That Cat, she looked after me when I had my cancer, she was a really good friend That Cat.
 
Rhonda Sharpe was born and grew up in Mparntwe. Previously Rhonda has made necklaces and produced some paintings. Recently she has discovered an interest and passion for making soft sculptures in the Yarrenyty Arltere Art room, alongside her aunty Dulcie Sharpe.

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