Sometimes the biggest obstacle is the storm in your own head. (Not) Cloudy plays with the idea of rising above the things that cloud us (fear, confusion, jealousy, aggression, doubt) and finding the confidence to see things differently.
Two figures occupy the same colorful world, but they don't experience it in quite the same way. One appears bright, expressive, and ready to rise above it all. The other lurks in the shadows, tangled up in a much darker emotional landscape.
The title does some of the work, too. Not cloudy. Or maybe still a little cloudy. That's the fun.
Built from Mari Jae's signature wax-string figures and translated into a vibrant contemporary painting, the work turns an everyday expression into an allegory about perspective, perception, and the complicated things that can happen inside our own heads. It's whimsical. It's colorful. And underneath all those wax strings, it's about trying to find your way back to the light.
Why Collectors Love It
Explores perspective, emotion, and overcoming negativity
Distinctive signature wax-string figures
Rich, layered composition with contrasting moods
Contemporary artwork with an optimistic undercurrent
A visually intriguing piece that rewards a closer look
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
*Artwork copyright remains with the artist.
Sometimes the biggest obstacle is the storm in your own head. (Not) Cloudy plays with the idea of rising above the things that cloud us (fear, confusion, jealousy, aggression, doubt) and finding the confidence to see things differently.
Two figures occupy the same colorful world, but they don't experience it in quite the same way. One appears bright, expressive, and ready to rise above it all. The other lurks in the shadows, tangled up in a much darker emotional landscape.
The title does some of the work, too. Not cloudy. Or maybe still a little cloudy. That's the fun.
Built from Mari Jae's signature wax-string figures and translated into a vibrant contemporary painting, the work turns an everyday expression into an allegory about perspective, perception, and the complicated things that can happen inside our own heads. It's whimsical. It's colorful. And underneath all those wax strings, it's about trying to find your way back to the light.
Why Collectors Love It
Explores perspective, emotion, and overcoming negativity
Distinctive signature wax-string figures
Rich, layered composition with contrasting moods
Contemporary artwork with an optimistic undercurrent
A visually intriguing piece that rewards a closer look
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
*Artwork copyright remains with the artist.
