Pet project

"Cats are wonderful subjects to sketch. Often I find my ideas when I sketch my cats. Their quick graceful movements and smooth, elegant lines are very inspiring. I love watching them while drawing. Of course, to capture my cats in motion, I need a quick eye and quicker hand," says Vileorovich. "They also have vivid facial expressions, like anger, smile, surprise and sadness."

It's not the first time that Vileorovich's paintings are displayed in China. In 2010, as one of the representative artists from Belarus, Vileorovich had his paintings displayed during the Shanghai World Expo. The paintings were not cat-themed, though. In 2021, over 30 of his paintings portraying cats were showcased at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing. However, the artist has never been to China.