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