Æ (XX-XXI) - Star Wars — Mixed Media Triptych · 2026

Æ (Spain, b. 1977) — Star Wars — Silent Guardians
Mixed Media Triptych · 2025
Hand-signed, numbered, with Certificate of Authenticity

This monochrome triptych reinterprets three iconic figures from the Star Wars universe — C-3PO, Darth Vader, and a Snowtrooper — through a restrained visual language inspired by eroded mezzotint engraving and traditional Japanese print aesthetics.

Set within quiet winter landscapes of falling snow and bare branches, each panel functions as a self-contained scene while remaining part of a unified composition. The figures stand in stillness rather than action, shifting their presence from narrative characters to archetypal forms. High-contrast blacks, granular textures, and softened highlights emphasize atmosphere, silence, and weight.

The work blends pop-culture iconography with the austerity of Edo-period printmaking, favoring mood and material presence over spectacle. Subtle hand-finished variations introduce depth and tactility, allowing each panel to retain its own character without breaking the cohesion of the triptych.


Details
• Total size: 37 × 66 cm (3 artworks, each 37 × 22 cm)
• Technique: Mixed media (spray paint, dry-toner textures, pastel; hand-finished)
• Support: Hahnemühle Japanese rice paper, acid-free and archival
• Edition: Limited to 10
• Signature: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
• Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity with holographic seal
• Provenance: Registered in the artist’s official catalog

Collector’s Note

By working in black and white, the imagery slows down, shifting attention from action to presence. Familiar figures are reduced to silhouette, contrast, and texture, transforming cinematic icons into quiet, mythic forms.

About the Artist:

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.”

Additional Information:

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