Æ (XX-XXI) - Ghost in the Shell (1995) Mixed Media Triptych · 2025

Æ (Spain, b. 1977) — Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Mixed Media Triptych · 2025
Edition of 10 · Hand-signed · Certificate included
(Refs. 1147 · 708 · 598)

This lot presents a triptych of hand-painted, hand-signed works by Æ, inspired by the landmark film Ghost in the Shell. Executed on Speckle-Tone archival paper, each panel is individually finished and numbered as part of a carefully limited edition of ten.

The series reflects on the film’s enduring influence on cyberpunk aesthetics and philosophical inquiry, particularly its exploration of identity, consciousness, and the boundary between the human and the artificial. Rather than literal illustration, Æ approaches the subject through restraint and abstraction, allowing atmosphere, contrast, and material presence to carry the narrative.

The impact of Ghost in the Shell extends well beyond cinema, shaping visual language and storytelling across contemporary media. Notably, Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid, has cited the film as a significant influence, echoing its fusion of technology, humanity, and postmodern thought—an intersection that resonates strongly within this triptych.
◉ Total Size: 37 x 66 cm (each artwork: 37 x 22 cm).
◉ Medium: Original ink-style compositions, hand-painted with spray paint and pastel crayons.
◉ Signature & Edition: Each piece is hand-signed, hand-numbered, and authenticated with a holographic seal of authenticity on an included certificate card.
◉ Materials: Acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper, traditionally used for Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting), ensuring exceptional archival quality.
◉ Edition: Limited to 10 unique variations, authorized and registered with the artist’s official catalog ID.

Æ, a Barcelona-based artist and designer, earned degrees in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (2004) and East Asian Studies. Fascinated by digital mediums from an early age, Æ developed a distinct aesthetic influenced by minimalism, conceptual art, and skateboard graphics.

His works are held in private collections across over 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Æ’s pieces have also been acquired by prestigious public collections, such as the Oriental Art Collection at the Zaragoza Museum (2024), which houses Spain’s most significant Eastern art archive.

Æ’s art is renowned for its minimalist approach, using a restrained palette and high-contrast imagery to evoke powerful emotions and explore themes like isolation, duality, and timelessness. His signature style incorporates stark contrasts, East Asian symbols, and iconic cultural imagery, compelling viewers to confront profound ideas with minimal visuals.

Critical Acclaim:
Thierry Fournier of Artnoises praised Æ’s work, describing it as:
“A transgression of borders, merging the DNA of civilization’s past and future. Æ creates a ticket for emotional teleportation—a minimalist aesthetic that propels us into a rich, timeless void filled with unexplored signs and symbols.”

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