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."

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, FortuneCity.com, Celtel International, Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa, among other TMT businesses. His extensive experience includes sitting on the Boards of numerous private and public companies worldwide, in Asia, the Americas and Europe such as MIC (Luxembourg), Tele2 (Scandinavia), Bharti Cellular (India), Millicom Inc (USA), Celtel (Africa) and FortuneCity.com (Germany). He also played a significant role in the formation of Vodafone (UK).
Jay Metcalfe is a graduate of the London School of Economics.
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

120 cm x 80 cm

160 cm x120 cm

140 cm x 110 cm

140 cm x 110 cm

140 cm x 110 cm

"160 cm x 120 cm"
Super Nature II
"Summer Meadow"
"Ebb & Flow"
"Swiss Stone Pine"
From the Abyss to the Golden Dawn
"Golden Shroud" - acrylic over stitched canvas by Jay Metcalfe
"One Moment"
"Timeless"