Sergio Aranda ART
Tokyo Studies | Original Japanese Newspaper Collage Abstract Painting | Mixed Media on Canvas | 13.8 × 9.8 in
Tokyo Studies | Original Japanese Newspaper Collage Abstract Painting | Mixed Media on Canvas | 13.8 × 9.8 in
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Title: Tokyo Studies
Year: 2026
Medium: Mixed Media & Japanese Newspaper Collage on Canvas
Dimensions: 25 × 35 × 4 cm (9.8 × 13.8 × 1.6 in)
Canvas Profile: Premium Deep Gallery Profile
Signature: Signed on the back
Tokyo Studies
Cities are written long before they are built.
Tokyo Studies explores the visual rhythm of one of the world's most fascinating urban landscapes through abstraction, typography, and material layering. Rather than portraying the city itself, the artwork captures its atmosphere—where architecture, language, memory, and movement merge into a single visual composition.
Fragments of authentic Japanese newspaper become an integral part of the painting, allowing printed characters to emerge and disappear beneath translucent layers of acrylic paint and textured mixed media. The collage is not used as decoration, but as a cultural trace—preserving moments of everyday life while transforming them into a timeless abstract language.
Soft whites, warm neutrals, charcoal black, and subtle turquoise accents create a restrained palette inspired by concrete, paper, light, and weathered urban surfaces. Delicate textures evoke aged walls, architectural facades, and the layered visual complexity found throughout Tokyo, where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect balance.
Every surface has been built slowly by hand, allowing paint, texture, and paper to interact naturally. As light changes, hidden details, printed characters, and subtle reliefs gradually reveal themselves, giving the artwork a quiet sense of movement and discovery.
Minimal yet rich in narrative, Tokyo Studies is designed for collectors drawn to Japanese aesthetics, contemporary collage, typography, architecture, and modern abstract art. It complements Japandi interiors, minimalist homes, creative studios, boutique hotels, and carefully curated contemporary spaces.
Rather than illustrating Tokyo, this painting preserves its rhythm.
Features
- Original one-of-a-kind artwork
- Mixed media and authentic Japanese newspaper collage on canvas
- Layered textured surface
- Original Japanese newspaper fragments
- White, charcoal, warm neutral, and turquoise palette
- Inspired by Tokyo, typography, architecture, and urban culture
- Premium Deep Gallery Profile canvas
- Dimensions: 25 × 35 × 4 cm (9.8 × 13.8 × 1.6 in)
- Signed on the back
- Created in 2026
- Ready to hang
Art Care & Preservation
Art Care & Preservation
- Display & Lighting: While the archival varnish provides high-end UV protection, we highly recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct, harsh sunlight. To fully appreciate the shifting shadows of the sculptural gesso, display the piece under high-quality ambient lighting or dedicated LED art spotlights.
- Dusting & Cleaning: Due to the rich, sand-crusted organic texture, dust may settle over time. Never use water, liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or chemical solvents on the surface. To clean, gently sweep the textured relief using a dry, clean, soft-bristled brush (such as a premium makeup brush or a soft hake paintbrush).
- Humidity & Temperature: Fine art canvases thrive in stable environments. Display your painting in spaces with controlled humidity and temperature. Avoid hanging the artwork directly above heavy heat sources (like active fireplaces or radiators) or in high-moisture rooms like small, unventilated bathrooms.
- Handling: When moving or hanging your artwork, always hold it securely by the wooden stretcher bar edges. Avoid pressing directly against the center of the canvas to protect the structural tension and the delicate, raised mineral reliefs.
Certificate of Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity
- Artist: Sergio Aranda (Barcelona, Spain)
- Production Year
- Artwork Origin: Handcrafted studio piece from Barcelona, Europe
- Unique Specifications: Official title, precise canvas dimensions (in inches and centimeters), and the specific organic materials utilized (including sculptural gesso, fine natural sand, and raw wood fiber compounds).
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
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- Packaging Protocol: Paintings are meticulously wrapped in archival-grade protective layers and packed securely within heavy-duty, reinforced wooden crates or high-impact shock-absorbent boxes.
- Tracking & Insurance: A tracking number is provided immediately upon shipment. Your artwork is 100% insured against loss or damage during transit, ensuring absolute peace of mind for your fine art investment.
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- Original Packaging: To ensure the safety of the piece, the artwork must be returned in its original crate or box.
- Proper Protection: The buyer is responsible for wrapping and protecting the painting inside the box exactly as it was received, preventing any movement or damage during the return journey.
- Refund Processing: Once the artwork arrives safely back at our studio in its original condition, a full refund will be processed immediately to your original payment method.
