Æ (XX-XXI) - Jiji – Night Rituals & Quiet Objects | Triptych (X3) | Mixed Media
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Jiji – Night Rituals & Quiet Objects | Triptych (X3) | Mixed Media by Æ, a set of 3 hand-finished, limited-edition artworks (Edition 10) on archival Hahnemühle Sumi-e paper, each 37 × 22 cm with an overall size of 37 × 66 cm, hand-signed and numbered, produced in Spain.
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Æ (Spain, b. 1977)
Jiji, Seen Once and Remembered (2025)
Graphic Icon Triptych — Set of 3 Hand-Finished Mixed-Media Artworks
(Refs. 1755 · 1756 · 1757)
This monochrome triptych presents Jiji, the iconic black cat, through a visual language inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, vintage paper ephemera, and archival graphic design. Reduced to essential forms and framed within bold, stamp-like compositions, the familiar character becomes something between symbol, memory, and cultural artifact.
Rather than illustrating a specific story, the three works function as visual icons — fragments of an imagined archive where nostalgia, folklore, and graphic simplicity intersect. Their restrained compositions evoke the atmosphere of forgotten posters, official seals, and printed objects whose original purpose has faded with time.
Executed in deep black and white, the artworks combine strong graphic contrast with richly textured surfaces. Distressed marks, subtle imperfections, and layered tonal variations create the impression of rediscovered prints preserved from another era.
Each artwork is individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel, ensuring that every set possesses its own unique character. Small variations in texture, surface detail, and tonal balance are an inherent part of the artistic process and contribute to the authenticity of each work.
Together, the three compositions form a quiet meditation on memory, familiarity, and visual permanence, celebrating one of Japan’s most beloved cultural icons through a contemporary monochrome aesthetic.
Details
• Set of 3 hand-finished mixed-media artworks
• Overall triptych size: 37 × 66 cm
• Individual artwork size: 37 × 22 cm each
• Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons
• Created on archival Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper
• Individually hand-signed and numbered by the artist
• Certificate of Authenticity with holographic seal included
• Registered in the artist’s official studio catalogue
• Shipped directly from the artist’s studio
About the Artist
Æ is a Barcelona-based artist and designer whose work explores the intersection of graphic minimalism, Japanese visual culture, and contemporary iconography. Drawing inspiration from traditional printmaking, vintage ephemera, and monochrome aesthetics, his artworks reinterpret familiar cultural imagery through a refined and highly recognizable visual language.
His works are held in private collections across more than 30 countries and entered the Oriental Art Collection of the Museo de Zaragoza in 2024.
Additional Information
• Each artwork is individually hand-finished; minor variations are part of the artistic process
• Frame shown is for presentation purposes only
• Professionally packed and fully insured
• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases. If you win more than one lot, please contact me before payment and I will adjust the shipping costs accordingly.
• Carefully packed for safe international delivery
#Jiji #JapaneseArt #StudioGhibliArt #MonochromeArt #MixedMediaArt #JapaneseVisualCulture #ContemporaryArt #GraphicArt #BlackCatArt
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.
Æ (Spain, b. 1977)
Jiji, Seen Once and Remembered (2025)
Graphic Icon Triptych — Set of 3 Hand-Finished Mixed-Media Artworks
(Refs. 1755 · 1756 · 1757)
This monochrome triptych presents Jiji, the iconic black cat, through a visual language inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, vintage paper ephemera, and archival graphic design. Reduced to essential forms and framed within bold, stamp-like compositions, the familiar character becomes something between symbol, memory, and cultural artifact.
Rather than illustrating a specific story, the three works function as visual icons — fragments of an imagined archive where nostalgia, folklore, and graphic simplicity intersect. Their restrained compositions evoke the atmosphere of forgotten posters, official seals, and printed objects whose original purpose has faded with time.
Executed in deep black and white, the artworks combine strong graphic contrast with richly textured surfaces. Distressed marks, subtle imperfections, and layered tonal variations create the impression of rediscovered prints preserved from another era.
Each artwork is individually hand-finished using spray paint and pastel, ensuring that every set possesses its own unique character. Small variations in texture, surface detail, and tonal balance are an inherent part of the artistic process and contribute to the authenticity of each work.
Together, the three compositions form a quiet meditation on memory, familiarity, and visual permanence, celebrating one of Japan’s most beloved cultural icons through a contemporary monochrome aesthetic.
Details
• Set of 3 hand-finished mixed-media artworks
• Overall triptych size: 37 × 66 cm
• Individual artwork size: 37 × 22 cm each
• Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons
• Created on archival Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper
• Individually hand-signed and numbered by the artist
• Certificate of Authenticity with holographic seal included
• Registered in the artist’s official studio catalogue
• Shipped directly from the artist’s studio
About the Artist
Æ is a Barcelona-based artist and designer whose work explores the intersection of graphic minimalism, Japanese visual culture, and contemporary iconography. Drawing inspiration from traditional printmaking, vintage ephemera, and monochrome aesthetics, his artworks reinterpret familiar cultural imagery through a refined and highly recognizable visual language.
His works are held in private collections across more than 30 countries and entered the Oriental Art Collection of the Museo de Zaragoza in 2024.
Additional Information
• Each artwork is individually hand-finished; minor variations are part of the artistic process
• Frame shown is for presentation purposes only
• Professionally packed and fully insured
• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases. If you win more than one lot, please contact me before payment and I will adjust the shipping costs accordingly.
• Carefully packed for safe international delivery
#Jiji #JapaneseArt #StudioGhibliArt #MonochromeArt #MixedMediaArt #JapaneseVisualCulture #ContemporaryArt #GraphicArt #BlackCatArt
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.
Details
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
10
Title of artwork
Jiji – Night Rituals & Quiet Objects | Triptych (X3) | Mixed Media
Technique
Mixed media, Pastel, Spray paint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black
Height
37 cm
Width
22 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
