King of Cats

This Shanghai A-581 that had lost all surface and branding on it's dial, giving an opportunity to do a full dial painting. The Jaguar E-Type is one of those rare machines that became iconic the moment it appeared. Its long bonnet, low stance and perfect proportions made it look fast even when standing still. This design focuses on that attribute — not speed, not competition, but the presence of a car that was engineered with elegance as much as performance.

Rather than showing a dramatic racing scene, the artwork captures the quieter moment around the car: the calm before the engine turns over, the sense that a journey is about to begin. The E-Type has always been more than a sports car; it’s a piece of sculpted metal that carries history, nostalgia and a kind of mechanical romance. Even today, its silhouette can stop people in their tracks.

This piece leans into that timeless appeal. The car sits as if paused between stories, not performing and not posing — just existing in its natural state of quiet confidence. The lines, curves and proportions that made the E-Type famous are given room to breathe, letting the design speak for itself.

It’s a tribute to one of the most celebrated shapes in automotive history, and the feeling it gives you even when it isn’t moving.