The City Cat

During Atelierroute Almelo, the last weekend of September 2023, Dennis Zanoni and I were visited by Alderman Margreet Overmeen-Bakhuis, whose portfolio includes Culture in Almelo. We held our open studio at The Little Church at 78 Market Street. I also showed her the city cat of Almelo, made by me, and she was immediately sold. She showed admiration for my work, my artistry and for me as a person.

Immediately I conceived the idea to offer her the city cat to hang it temporarily in her office in the Almelo City Hall This succeeded. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, I presented the work along with Bertine Elzink of The Little Church and Dennis Zanoni, my husband and inspirational artist.

Aavisie, Almelo’s broadcasting station came to cover the event. It was fun, busy and relaxed being together. The town cat was immediately hung on the wall by the alderman and Dennis. The lighting is good so the work comes out well.

The alderman was very pleased and I happy, excited and proud that Almelo’s city cat has found a temporary home. With secretly the wish that everyone who works at City Hall comes to Margreet to admire Almelo’s city cat.