Æ (XX-XXI) - Set of 3 – Metropolis: The Awakening of Maria (2026) – Mixed Media Triptych
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Æ’s hand-signed, limited-edition mixed-media triptych, *Set of 3 – Metropolis: The Awakening of Maria* (2026), measures 37 × 66 cm and uses pastel.
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Æ (XX–XXI) – “Metropolis: The Birth of Maria”, (2026) – Hand-signed, Numbered & CoA
*** BUNDLE!! You are bidding for 3 beautiful artworks from Æ’s “Neo Retro-Futurism Series” made on Speckle-Tone archival grade paper, numbered from an edition of 10, hand painted and hand signed. ***
◉ Total size 37 × 66 cm. 3 artworks, each 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original ink-style artworks from artist Æ, inspired by Fritz Lang’s legendary Metropolis (1927), Japanese manga aesthetics and retro-futurist machine design. Limited edition of only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand painted using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated by a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Made on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese: “black ink”) – guarantees archival standards.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, with registration ID corresponding to the artist’s official catalogue.
Artist and designer Æ (Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004) + Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies). He always felt his medium of choice would be digital, creating and experimenting from an early age with 1980s computer graphics while developing his own distinctive visual language, influenced by minimalism, conceptual art and skateboard graphics. His artworks can now be found in more than 30 countries, in private collections ranging from The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy to Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Collectors appreciate the uniqueness and recognisable identity of Æ’s work.
Æ’s artwork is characterized by its spare, minimalist visual language, merging classic cinema, Japanese graphic design and speculative technology into timeless monochromatic compositions. His work frequently explores the relationship between humanity and machines, memory and identity, drawing inspiration from silent cinema, cyberpunk, manga and industrial architecture. Through stark contrasts, symbolic imagery and restrained compositions, he creates emotionally charged works that feel both nostalgic and futuristic, inviting viewers into worlds suspended between the mechanical and the spiritual.
Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).
“Collected Æ (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing, an invisible border, to merging the civilizational DNA of the future and the past, looking down and in the same second, rocking! the work becomes a ticket, a simple “go!” for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in Black and White! Æ2381 pushes you to jump into a void, in fact, populated with images, symbols, unexplored signs that propel us to a Real Timeless!” — T. Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* All pictures are visually as accurate as possible. Slight colour variations may occur due to differences in lighting conditions and monitor calibration.
** Immediate shipping after payment with appropriate insurance. Do not hesitate to contact me for follow-up information.
*** The frame shown in the presentation photo is for display inspiration only and is not included. Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple artworks.
We are PRO and TOP sellers. Bid with confidence backed by 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packaged and includes premium presentation extras.
#collectible #metropolis #maria #fritzlang #robot #retrofuturism #cyberpunk #manga #triptych #blackandwhite
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 (XX–XXI) – “Metropolis: The Birth of Maria”, (2026) – Hand-signed, Numbered & CoA
*** BUNDLE!! You are bidding for 3 beautiful artworks from Æ’s “Neo Retro-Futurism Series” made on Speckle-Tone archival grade paper, numbered from an edition of 10, hand painted and hand signed. ***
◉ Total size 37 × 66 cm. 3 artworks, each 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original ink-style artworks from artist Æ, inspired by Fritz Lang’s legendary Metropolis (1927), Japanese manga aesthetics and retro-futurist machine design. Limited edition of only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand painted using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated by a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Made on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese: “black ink”) – guarantees archival standards.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, with registration ID corresponding to the artist’s official catalogue.
Artist and designer Æ (Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004) + Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies). He always felt his medium of choice would be digital, creating and experimenting from an early age with 1980s computer graphics while developing his own distinctive visual language, influenced by minimalism, conceptual art and skateboard graphics. His artworks can now be found in more than 30 countries, in private collections ranging from The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy to Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Collectors appreciate the uniqueness and recognisable identity of Æ’s work.
Æ’s artwork is characterized by its spare, minimalist visual language, merging classic cinema, Japanese graphic design and speculative technology into timeless monochromatic compositions. His work frequently explores the relationship between humanity and machines, memory and identity, drawing inspiration from silent cinema, cyberpunk, manga and industrial architecture. Through stark contrasts, symbolic imagery and restrained compositions, he creates emotionally charged works that feel both nostalgic and futuristic, inviting viewers into worlds suspended between the mechanical and the spiritual.
Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).
“Collected Æ (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing, an invisible border, to merging the civilizational DNA of the future and the past, looking down and in the same second, rocking! the work becomes a ticket, a simple “go!” for an emotional teleportation that we live and see in Black and White! Æ2381 pushes you to jump into a void, in fact, populated with images, symbols, unexplored signs that propel us to a Real Timeless!” — T. Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★
* All pictures are visually as accurate as possible. Slight colour variations may occur due to differences in lighting conditions and monitor calibration.
** Immediate shipping after payment with appropriate insurance. Do not hesitate to contact me for follow-up information.
*** The frame shown in the presentation photo is for display inspiration only and is not included. Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple artworks.
We are PRO and TOP sellers. Bid with confidence backed by 100% positive feedback. Every artwork is carefully packaged and includes premium presentation extras.
#collectible #metropolis #maria #fritzlang #robot #retrofuturism #cyberpunk #manga #triptych #blackandwhite
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
Edition number
10
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Æ (XX-XXI)
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique, Pastel
Title of artwork
Set of 3 – Metropolis: The Awakening of Maria (2026) – Mixed Media Triptych
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Colour
Beige, Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
66 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2010-2020
