Æ (XX-XXI) - “Chibi Robot: The Rain That Never Came” (2025) – Signed & CoA
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Æ presents Chibi Robot: The Rain That Never Came (2025), a signed limited edition artwork with CoA that combines pastel and ink in a snowy Japan motif, direct from the artist.
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Æ (Spain, b. 1977) – “Chibi Robot: The Rain That Never Came” (2025) – Signed & CoA ref. 1665
Mixed Media Artwork — Inspired by 1960s Japanese Tin Robots
In “Chibi Robot”, artist Æ pays homage to the iconic Japanese tin robots of the 1960s — charming mechanical companions whose wide eyes and painted dials defined an era of retro-futurist wonder.
This artwork reimagines the classic toy robot as a poetic wanderer in a snowy Japanese landscape. Perched atop a rustic wooden house beneath drifting snowflakes and the silhouette of Mount Fuji, the Chibi Robot becomes a nostalgic symbol of innocence, solitude, and childhood imagination.
Rendered in Æ’s signature monochrome style — velvety blacks, eroded mezzotint textures, and cinematic snowfall — the piece fuses vintage sci-fi charm with Japanese woodblock minimalism. Each detail is hand-finished with spray paint, pastel crayons, and layered ink, giving the work its atmospheric depth and collectible uniqueness.
A must-have for lovers of Japanese retro toys, Showa-era pop culture, and Æ’s monochrome universe.
Specifications
• Size: 37 × 22 cm
• Medium: Mixed media — spray paint, pastel crayons, hand-drawn ink details
• Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper (archival quality)
• Edition: Limited to 10 variations, each individually hand-finished
• Signature: Signed and numbered by the artist
• Certification: Includes holographic Certificate of Authenticity (catalog registered)
• Direct Sale: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio in Barcelona
About the Series
“Chibi Robot” explores the intersection of nostalgia and quiet poetry. Inspired by the mechanical toys of Japan’s 1960s manufacturing boom, Æ transforms the retro robot into a contemplative character inhabiting serene, snow-covered scenes.
This series blends:
• Japanese matchbox illustration aesthetics
• Sumi-e ink minimalism
• Vintage robot design
• Modern cinematic grain and texture
Each piece functions as a small narrative — a robot dreaming, waiting, or wandering through winter silence.
About the Artist
Æ is a Barcelona-based multimedia artist with academic backgrounds in Digital Design, Multimedia Engineering, and East Asian Studies. His style merges Japanese visual culture, high-contrast minimalism, manga textures, and experimental printmaking.
His works are held in private collections in over 30 countries and have been acquired by major public institutions, including the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum (2024).
Æ’s art is praised for:
• its velvety black–white contrasts
• its symbolic storytelling
• its fusion of East Asian and contemporary pop culture
• its emotional minimalism
Additional Information
• Images shown are faithful to the artwork; minor color variances may occur.
• Frame not included (shown for presentation).
• Fast, insured shipping with tracking.
• Combined shipping available.
• Exceptional packaging with extra protective materials.
• Special extras included in this lot.
Bid with confidence — we are a 100% positive-rated seller.
For doubts or additional details, feel free to contact us.
#ChibiRobot #AE2381 #RetroRobotArt #JapaneseTinRobot #SumiEArt #MezzotintStyle #MonochromeArt #SnowyLandscapeArt #ArtCollectors
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) – “Chibi Robot: The Rain That Never Came” (2025) – Signed & CoA ref. 1665
Mixed Media Artwork — Inspired by 1960s Japanese Tin Robots
In “Chibi Robot”, artist Æ pays homage to the iconic Japanese tin robots of the 1960s — charming mechanical companions whose wide eyes and painted dials defined an era of retro-futurist wonder.
This artwork reimagines the classic toy robot as a poetic wanderer in a snowy Japanese landscape. Perched atop a rustic wooden house beneath drifting snowflakes and the silhouette of Mount Fuji, the Chibi Robot becomes a nostalgic symbol of innocence, solitude, and childhood imagination.
Rendered in Æ’s signature monochrome style — velvety blacks, eroded mezzotint textures, and cinematic snowfall — the piece fuses vintage sci-fi charm with Japanese woodblock minimalism. Each detail is hand-finished with spray paint, pastel crayons, and layered ink, giving the work its atmospheric depth and collectible uniqueness.
A must-have for lovers of Japanese retro toys, Showa-era pop culture, and Æ’s monochrome universe.
Specifications
• Size: 37 × 22 cm
• Medium: Mixed media — spray paint, pastel crayons, hand-drawn ink details
• Paper: Acid-free Hahnemühle Sumi-e rice paper (archival quality)
• Edition: Limited to 10 variations, each individually hand-finished
• Signature: Signed and numbered by the artist
• Certification: Includes holographic Certificate of Authenticity (catalog registered)
• Direct Sale: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio in Barcelona
About the Series
“Chibi Robot” explores the intersection of nostalgia and quiet poetry. Inspired by the mechanical toys of Japan’s 1960s manufacturing boom, Æ transforms the retro robot into a contemplative character inhabiting serene, snow-covered scenes.
This series blends:
• Japanese matchbox illustration aesthetics
• Sumi-e ink minimalism
• Vintage robot design
• Modern cinematic grain and texture
Each piece functions as a small narrative — a robot dreaming, waiting, or wandering through winter silence.
About the Artist
Æ is a Barcelona-based multimedia artist with academic backgrounds in Digital Design, Multimedia Engineering, and East Asian Studies. His style merges Japanese visual culture, high-contrast minimalism, manga textures, and experimental printmaking.
His works are held in private collections in over 30 countries and have been acquired by major public institutions, including the Oriental Art Collection of the Zaragoza Museum (2024).
Æ’s art is praised for:
• its velvety black–white contrasts
• its symbolic storytelling
• its fusion of East Asian and contemporary pop culture
• its emotional minimalism
Additional Information
• Images shown are faithful to the artwork; minor color variances may occur.
• Frame not included (shown for presentation).
• Fast, insured shipping with tracking.
• Combined shipping available.
• Exceptional packaging with extra protective materials.
• Special extras included in this lot.
Bid with confidence — we are a 100% positive-rated seller.
For doubts or additional details, feel free to contact us.
#ChibiRobot #AE2381 #RetroRobotArt #JapaneseTinRobot #SumiEArt #MezzotintStyle #MonochromeArt #SnowyLandscapeArt #ArtCollectors
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 with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Title of artwork
“Chibi Robot: The Rain That Never Came” (2025) – Signed & CoA
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
22 cm
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
