Æ (XX-XXI) - (Set of 3) – David Bowie | Limited Hand Painted Editions by Æ

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Æ (XX-XXI) – Bowie triptych, a set of 3 hand-painted, signed, numbered limited edition artworks (1/10) in a conceptual art style, total 37 × 66 cm (each panel 37 × 22 cm), on Hahnemühle paper, Spain.

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Æ (XX-XXI) – Bowie Bundle (X3): Echoes of the Electric Soul” “Bowie Unmasked” and “Fame” – Hand-painted, signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (refs. 1767 1677 1678).

Æ’s Bowie triptych channels the mythic duality of the Thin White Duke — the alien, the icon, the fallen star. Rendered in stark black and white with xerox-zine grit and cinematic chiaroscuro, these portraits evoke the tension between fame and fragility. Each panel captures a different orbit of Bowie’s metamorphosis, merging the language of avant-garde cinema and post-punk printmaking into a singular visual requiem.

In this three-piece ensemble, Bowie appears not as a single figure but as a constellation of identities. The fragmented grain, ink turbulence, and abstracted urban backdrops evoke the tension between reinvention and timelessness. Together, the works form a visual requiem to transformation, sound, and the fearless pursuit of the new — a triptych shaped equally by shadow, texture, and the electric pulse of artistry.

◉ Total size: 37 x 66 cm (3 artworks, each 37 x 22 cm).
◉ Original ink-style artworks by artist Æ, part of a limited edition with only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons, each piece is hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated with a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Created on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese for “black ink”), ensuring archival quality.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, registered with an ID and listed in the artist’s official catalog.

Artist and designer Æ holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004) and a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies. Drawn to digital mediums from an early age, Æ has been creating and experimenting since the era of 1980s computer graphics, developing a unique aesthetic influenced by minimalism, conceptual art, and skateboard graphics. His works are featured in private collections across more than 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Notably, his pieces are also part of public collections, such as the Oriental Art Collection at the Zaragoza Museum (2024), home to Spain’s most significant collection of Eastern art.

AE’s artwork is defined by its minimalist style, employing a restrained palette and simple forms to convey profound emotions and ideas. His frequent use of stark, high-contrast imagery accentuates the interplay between light and darkness, hope and despair. This minimalist approach fosters an eerie, unsettling atmosphere that amplifies themes of isolation. Through this pared-down aesthetic, AE achieves a powerful emotional impact with minimal imagery, compelling the viewer to confront the stark realities of a new world, rich with symbols, East Asian characters, and iconic imagery.

Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).

"Collected AE (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 propels us to a Real Timeless!" T. Fournier (artnoises) ★★★★★

• All pictures are as visually accurate as possible. However, slight color variations may occur due to differences in lighting and monitor settings.
** Immediate shipping upon payment, with appropriate insurance provided. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any follow-up information.
*** The frame shown in the second photo is for presentation and inspiration purposes only. We offer combined shipping for multiple artwork purchases to help minimize shipping costs.

We are a PRO and TOP seller with 100% positive feedback, so you can bid with confidence. We take extra care in packaging and include special extras in this lot.

#JimiHendrix #HendrixArt #ElectricReverie #RockLegend #GuitarIcon #PsychedelicArt #BlackAndWhiteArt #MezzotintStyle #MusicLegend #InkPortrait #LimitedEditionArt #HandPainted #AE2381

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) – Bowie Bundle (X3): Echoes of the Electric Soul” “Bowie Unmasked” and “Fame” – Hand-painted, signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (refs. 1767 1677 1678).

Æ’s Bowie triptych channels the mythic duality of the Thin White Duke — the alien, the icon, the fallen star. Rendered in stark black and white with xerox-zine grit and cinematic chiaroscuro, these portraits evoke the tension between fame and fragility. Each panel captures a different orbit of Bowie’s metamorphosis, merging the language of avant-garde cinema and post-punk printmaking into a singular visual requiem.

In this three-piece ensemble, Bowie appears not as a single figure but as a constellation of identities. The fragmented grain, ink turbulence, and abstracted urban backdrops evoke the tension between reinvention and timelessness. Together, the works form a visual requiem to transformation, sound, and the fearless pursuit of the new — a triptych shaped equally by shadow, texture, and the electric pulse of artistry.

◉ Total size: 37 x 66 cm (3 artworks, each 37 x 22 cm).
◉ Original ink-style artworks by artist Æ, part of a limited edition with only 10 unique variations.
◉ Hand-painted using spray paint and pastel crayons, each piece is hand-signed and numbered.
◉ Authenticated with a holographic seal of authenticity on the included certificate card.
◉ Created on acid-free Hahnemühle rice paper for Sumi-e (Japanese for “black ink”), ensuring archival quality.
◉ Limited and authorized edition, registered with an ID and listed in the artist’s official catalog.

Artist and designer Æ holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design and Multimedia Technologies (Barcelona, 2004) and a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies. Drawn to digital mediums from an early age, Æ has been creating and experimenting since the era of 1980s computer graphics, developing a unique aesthetic influenced by minimalism, conceptual art, and skateboard graphics. His works are featured in private collections across more than 30 countries, including The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Notably, his pieces are also part of public collections, such as the Oriental Art Collection at the Zaragoza Museum (2024), home to Spain’s most significant collection of Eastern art.

AE’s artwork is defined by its minimalist style, employing a restrained palette and simple forms to convey profound emotions and ideas. His frequent use of stark, high-contrast imagery accentuates the interplay between light and darkness, hope and despair. This minimalist approach fosters an eerie, unsettling atmosphere that amplifies themes of isolation. Through this pared-down aesthetic, AE achieves a powerful emotional impact with minimal imagery, compelling the viewer to confront the stark realities of a new world, rich with symbols, East Asian characters, and iconic imagery.

Artist was the subject of a review by respected exhibitions art curator Thierry Fournier (Artnoises).

"Collected AE (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 propels us to a Real Timeless!" T. Fournier (artnoises) ★★★★★

• All pictures are as visually accurate as possible. However, slight color variations may occur due to differences in lighting and monitor settings.
** Immediate shipping upon payment, with appropriate insurance provided. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any follow-up information.
*** The frame shown in the second photo is for presentation and inspiration purposes only. We offer combined shipping for multiple artwork purchases to help minimize shipping costs.

We are a PRO and TOP seller with 100% positive feedback, so you can bid with confidence. We take extra care in packaging and include special extras in this lot.

#JimiHendrix #HendrixArt #ElectricReverie #RockLegend #GuitarIcon #PsychedelicArt #BlackAndWhiteArt #MezzotintStyle #MusicLegend #InkPortrait #LimitedEditionArt #HandPainted #AE2381

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
Edition number
1/10
Title of artwork
(Set of 3) – David Bowie | Limited Hand Painted Editions by Æ
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
37 cm
Width
66 cm
Depiction/Theme
Pop Culture
Style
Conceptual art
Period
2020+
Sold by
SpainVerified
1989
Objects sold
100%
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