Art in Search of the Sublime
Art in Search of the Sublime
"I pursue the sublime by seeking nature's light. My art's purpose is to ask the existential question - "what is the meaning of life" - searching for a deeper understanding of who we are and how we feel and encouraging reflection on what it means to be human."
Mandala - the magic circle: "I sketched every morning in a notebook a small circular drawing [...] which seemed to correspond to my inner situation at the time. [...] Only gradually did I discover what the mandala really is [...] the Self, the wholeness of the personality, which if all goes well is harmonious." Carl Jung
80 cm x 120 cm
140 cm x 110 cm

170 cm x 170 cm

120 cm x 80 cm

Jay Metcalfe has been developing and refining his technique of multilayered and stitched abstract painting for many years, creating unique pieces within the realm of contemporary art.
Previously, Jay served as the President & CEO of Millicom International Cellular, "MIC", a global telecommunications company listed on the American NASDAQ stock market. He was a founder and/or shareholder in various ventures, including MIC, Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa, Virgin Mobile Latin America, Celtel International, and FortuneCity.com, among other TMT businesses. His extensive experience includes sitting on the Boards of numerous private and public companies worldwide, such as MIC (Luxembourg), Tele2 (Scandinavia), Bharti Cellular (India), Millicom Inc (USA), and Celtel (Africa). He also played a significant role in the formation of Vodafone (UK).
Jay Metcalfe is a graduate of the London School of Economics and lives in Monaco.
The Bleeding Sea
Super Nature II
"Dancing Petals"
"Swiss Stone Pine"
From the Abyss to the Golden Dawn
"Golden Shroud" - acrylic over stitched canvas by Jay Metcalfe
At the Edge of the Sky
Sounds in the Trees