User:TechnicolourKaleidoscope/sandbox

Pink Cat Daily
Pink Cat Daily is the alter ego of Cult Days digital artist and indie performer Saba Moeel. The artist, has previously stated in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that she's "an artist that’s channeling a spirit and a zeitgeist". As conveyed through witty one liners and illustrations on instagram, Pink Cat Daily offers a quotidian glimpse into the antics of an anthropomorphous pink cat in a polyamorous relationship with four suitors, all named after shades of blue. Through her dealings with Electric Blue, Sky, Navy and Aqua, Pink undergoes a journey of self-discovery that includes spirituality and religion, substance use and abuse and sex and crime, with a Gen-Z bent.

Pink was born in 2016 in Baja California, where Moeel was vacationing with a Korean American friend from art school and her siblings. Initially somewhat personal diary for the artist, her friends and family, Pink cat's organic and formidable Instagram following today had simple beginnings- her regular posting schedule and her friends reposting and sharing her art. Her sustained success on instagram is likely due to Pinkcat's ability to transcend culture, ethnicity, religion and generation to connect with audiences across the world through her compelling narratives and visions for a new world- one built on foundations of love, trust, loyalty, and reciprocation.

Upbringing
Pink cat is largely influenced by the artist's Middle Eastern and Islamic culture. Born in Shiraz, Iran and raised in Oakland, California by her Turkish mother and Arab Iranian father there’s a direct line between Moeel's culture and upbringing and Pinkcat - the mythical middle eastern elements, skater imagery, and beautiful, Arabic and Farsi writing are all major motifs in her work.

Another particularly strong influence has been the artist's long felt a special affinity toward cats, particularly Bastet, an ancient Egyptian deity, that has fascinated her since middle school. She describes the goddess Bastet as "an embodiment of an animistic force that is feline" She elaborates further, stating that to her “besides all the things that feminine energy represents, Bastet was the protector of the grain in ancient Egypt and, within that, balanced the ecosystem of the society and civilization". The artist believes that Bastet is the representation of the symbiotic relationship between humanity and their relationships with animals as protectors and companions.

Pop culture
Another core influence is pop art. This ranges from Japanese artists like Murakami and anime to campy aesthetics, punk, metal and skate imagery. Moreover, the artist places particular emphasis on emulating styles derived from street art- the bold and chunky graphics of graffiti and skate stickers. She believes these styles are youthful and evoke a nostalgic quality. The artist also hold a degree in fashion from Parsons.

Motherhood
In an interview Fader, the artist stated one of her biggest influences on her work as a designer and artist has been her child and experience with motherhood. In the article she states "When you become a parent, you’re kind of like the design director for your child’s life". Motherhood introduced a novel and unique perspective and influence on her work.

Paradis
The artist has previously stated that the ultimate goal for Pink cat would be the creation of an e-nation. In the interview with Fader she speaks to designing and building a city which leverages and incorporates "the best and most efficient aspects of the cultures of the world to form a gorgeous Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired eco-friendly, Blade Runner-type world of hydroponic gardens, urban hot springs and communal baths. Spaces for live music 24 hours a day, meditation areas, and breathtaking public edible gardens". She believes that "Everything must be sustainable and green. Plants and flowers have to be exploding off every surface of this city. Animals should be cherished and live in harmony with city dwellers, we shouldn't use them for food supply but nurture them so they can evolve alongside us and teach us about their areas of expertise".

The word paradise comes from the Farsi word pardis, a garden so beautiful, well designed and cared for that whoever stands inside of it is enlightened by its beauty. Her ultimate goal is creating an environment and society which gives people the tools to evolve, and experience the beauty of the world and its limitless possibilities. Saba Moeel is designing a future she wants to live in and one that she wants her daughter to see. Pinkcat is the space shuttle to this new world.

Pink Cat's Journey to Metaverse
In October 2021, Pinkcat began her some of her first steps into the metaverse with an announcement that she'll be launching her first NFT project. Pinkcat NFT will champion inclusivity and representation in the metaverse through PinkDAO, a decentralised autonomous organisation, dedicated to education and sponsoring and incubating projects. PinkDAO will provide emerging and underrepresented artists with community developed software, resources and a network to launch and develop their ideas and visions.

Pink Cat believes that Web3.0 offers creators a unique ability to express their creativity and find community unlike anything before, she is dedicated to creating cultural shifts whilst providing creators with tangible and viable tools to learn, grow and establish themselves in this new era. She hopes to arm the next generation of artists with tools to empower, encourage, and onboard individuals from diverse backgrounds to ensure greater equity in the world today and dismantle systems which have traditionally excluded marginalised peoples, with the greater aim of creating cultural change through constructive discourse.