Limited Edition: 'Serpentine Labyrinthos' 《蛇迷宫》Tote Bag by Trajan Jia 賈川

esea contemporary × Trajan Jia 賈川

Year of the Wood Snake

Limited Edition: ‘Serpentine Labyrinthos’

《蛇迷宫》, 2025

A special Lunar New Year commission:
'Serpentine Labyrinthos' by artist and illustrator Trajan Jia.

Durable organic cotton tote (37 x 42 cm), 160 GSM, fabric-washed for a premium finish. 

Artist Statement:

For me, the snake as an animal evokes a sense of mystery and boundless imagination. Its body, reminiscent of ancient serpentine decorative patterns and labyrinths, inspires thoughts of exhibition spaces that unfold like the winding, undulating form of a snake.

It feels like a smooth, streamlined thread left behind in a mysterious dimension of time and space, inviting people to trace it from head to tail and experience the changes of life. They can meander through its twists and turns, piecing together and editing their own memories along the way.

In essence, the snake resembles a story—one that is both disorienting and cyclical, like a relationship, an exhibition, or the passing of a year.

Biography:

Trajan Jia, a Chinese artist and illustrator based in London, is renowned for his work, which is rich in colour and intricate detail. Skilled in applying a variety of design styles and geometric diversity, he brings an engaging and whimsical touch to all his creations.

Immersed in two distinct cultural backgrounds, Jia embeds aesthetic secrets within the details of each painting. These hidden elements reveal the hand of the illustrator and the deeper meaning behind the creation.

With a passion for developing Eastern aesthetics within modern brands and commercial spaces, Jia’s limited-edition work supports esea contemporary’s artistic programme, making a meaningful contribution to its mission.

Each limited edition purchase helps support our artistic programme.