Æ (XX-XXI) - (Set of 3) “Pikachu Bushidō — Sword of Lightning” (2026) – Mixed Media Triptych

AE (Spain b. 1977) – “Samurai Pikachu: Winter Journey”, (2026) – Hand-signed, numbered & CoA

BUNDLE!! You are bidding on 3 original artworks from AE’s acclaimed “Samurai Pikachu Series”, hand-painted, hand-signed and individually numbered from a limited edition of only 10.

◉ Total size: 37 × 66 cm. Three artworks, each measuring 37 × 22 cm.
◉ Original ink-inspired mixed-media artworks by artist AE. Limited edition of only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand-finished using spray paint and pastel crayons. Hand-signed and individually numbered.
◉ Authenticated with a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Created on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (“black ink”), ensuring museum-quality archival standards.
◉ Officially registered and catalogued in the artist’s archive.

This atmospheric triptych presents Samurai Pikachu wandering through a series of quiet winter landscapes inspired by traditional Japanese ink painting, Edo-period woodblock prints, Zen aesthetics and forgotten underground manga magazines of the 1970s. Snow-covered mountains, ancient windswept trees and frozen cliffs create a timeless setting where innocence, solitude and the spirit of the samurai coexist.

Balancing contemporary pop culture with centuries of Japanese artistic tradition, the composition transforms a universally recognised character into a contemplative warrior travelling through an imaginary world suspended between folklore, nature and mythology. The monochrome palette and engraved textures evoke antique Japanese prints while maintaining a distinctly modern graphic language.

Artist and designer AE (Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies, Barcelona, 2004; Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies) has developed a distinctive artistic language inspired by Japanese visual culture, minimalism, conceptual art, vintage manga and graphic design. His works are held in private collections in more than 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

AE’s artworks are recognised for their restrained monochrome palette, bold contrasts and carefully balanced compositions. By combining minimalist forms with intricate textures, symbolic imagery and references to Japanese visual culture, he creates emotionally evocative works that blur the boundaries between traditional art, contemporary illustration and collectible pop iconography. His unique visual language has become highly appreciated by collectors seeking original limited editions inspired by Japanese culture, cinema, music and mythology.

The artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibition curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises):

“Collected AE (XX), it comes down to wanting, breaking, transgressing an invisible border, merging the civilizational DNA of the future and the past. The work becomes a ticket, a simple ‘go!’ for emotional teleportation lived entirely in black and white. Æ2381 invites us to leap into a timeless world populated by symbols, images and unexplored signs.”
— Thierry Fournier (Artnoises) ★★★★★

* All photographs represent the artworks as accurately as possible. Slight colour variations may occur depending on monitor calibration and lighting conditions.
** Carefully packed and shipped immediately after payment with appropriate insurance and tracking. Combined shipping is available when purchasing multiple lots.
*** The framed image shown is for presentation purposes only and is not included.

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