Æ (XX-XXI) - Æ2381 – Midnight Café & Koi Dreams (2026) – Japanese Black Cat Triptych – Set of 3
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Æ2381 – Midnight Café & Koi Dreams (2026) – Japanese Black Cat Triptych – Set of 3, hand-signed and numbered limited-edition conceptual art triptych, 37 × 66 cm total (each 37 × 22 cm), created in 2026 in Spain by Æ2381 with mixed media on Hahnemühle Sumi-e paper.
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Æ2381 (Spain, b. 1977)
Midnight Café & Koi Dreams (2026) – Japanese Black Cat Triptych (Set of 3)
Hand-Finished · Signed · Numbered · Certificate of Authenticity
This atmospheric monochrome triptych explores the quiet poetry of Japanese everyday life through three interconnected compositions featuring a mysterious black cat.
Inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, the series moves between intimate nighttime cafés, peaceful interiors and delicate natural elements. Koi fish, reflective waters and architectural details create a harmonious dialogue between nature, urban life and contemplation.
The compositions combine Japanese visual traditions with contemporary graphic techniques, evoking the simplicity of wabi-sabi and the understated elegance of Japandi design.
Rendered in rich black-and-white textures reminiscent of traditional printmaking, each artwork balances intricate detail with atmospheric depth.
Individually hand-finished using mixed media on traditional Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper, the three pieces form a cohesive visual narrative, equally suited to contemporary interiors and Japanese-inspired spaces.
Artwork Details
• Format: Triptych – Set of 3 artworks
• Dimensions: 37 × 66 cm total (37 × 22 cm each)
• Technique: Hand-finished mixed media
• Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper
• Edition: 4 unique variations
• Year: 2026
• References: 1879 · 1880 · 1881
• Authentication: Hand-signed and individually numbered
• Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity with holographic security seal
• Registration: Individually documented in the artist’s official catalogue
• Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio
About the Artist
Æ2381 is a contemporary Barcelona-based artist and designer with academic backgrounds in Digital Design, Multimedia Technologies and East Asian Studies.
His work explores Japanese visual culture, symbolic imagery and contemporary printmaking, combining traditional influences with modern graphic expression.
His artworks are held in private collections across more than 30 countries.
Additional Information
• Professional protective packaging and insured shipping
• Frames shown for presentation purposes only
• Combined shipping available for multiple acquisitions
• Minor colour variations may occur depending on screen settings
Professional seller – Bid with confidence.
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
Æ2381 (Spain, b. 1977)
Midnight Café & Koi Dreams (2026) – Japanese Black Cat Triptych (Set of 3)
Hand-Finished · Signed · Numbered · Certificate of Authenticity
This atmospheric monochrome triptych explores the quiet poetry of Japanese everyday life through three interconnected compositions featuring a mysterious black cat.
Inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, the series moves between intimate nighttime cafés, peaceful interiors and delicate natural elements. Koi fish, reflective waters and architectural details create a harmonious dialogue between nature, urban life and contemplation.
The compositions combine Japanese visual traditions with contemporary graphic techniques, evoking the simplicity of wabi-sabi and the understated elegance of Japandi design.
Rendered in rich black-and-white textures reminiscent of traditional printmaking, each artwork balances intricate detail with atmospheric depth.
Individually hand-finished using mixed media on traditional Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper, the three pieces form a cohesive visual narrative, equally suited to contemporary interiors and Japanese-inspired spaces.
Artwork Details
• Format: Triptych – Set of 3 artworks
• Dimensions: 37 × 66 cm total (37 × 22 cm each)
• Technique: Hand-finished mixed media
• Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper
• Edition: 4 unique variations
• Year: 2026
• References: 1879 · 1880 · 1881
• Authentication: Hand-signed and individually numbered
• Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity with holographic security seal
• Registration: Individually documented in the artist’s official catalogue
• Provenance: Directly from the artist’s studio
About the Artist
Æ2381 is a contemporary Barcelona-based artist and designer with academic backgrounds in Digital Design, Multimedia Technologies and East Asian Studies.
His work explores Japanese visual culture, symbolic imagery and contemporary printmaking, combining traditional influences with modern graphic expression.
His artworks are held in private collections across more than 30 countries.
Additional Information
• Professional protective packaging and insured shipping
• Frames shown for presentation purposes only
• Combined shipping available for multiple acquisitions
• Minor colour variations may occur depending on screen settings
Professional seller – Bid with confidence.
Seller's Story
Æ (ae2381) is a contemporary multimedia artist with formal training in Multimedia Engineering and East Asian Studies (Barcelona, 2004–2008). His practice merges modern visual language with Japanese pop culture and traditional aesthetics, creating bold, narrative-driven compositions that bridge East and West.
Extensive travels through Japan and Indonesia have deeply shaped his vision, infusing his work with a sensitivity to everyday beauty, ritual, and regional craft traditions that continue to guide his creative direction.
An original work by Æ is held in the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum, forming part of the institution’s permanent holdings.
All official listings are available exclusively on Catawiki — bid with confidence.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
10
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Title of artwork
Æ2381 – Midnight Café & Koi Dreams (2026) – Japanese Black Cat Triptych – Set of 3
Technique
Mixed media, Pastel, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Colour
Beige, Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
66 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
