About the Author
I’m an American named Jaimie currently living in Texas.
Why "Ai Sapien?"
Ai. The spelling of my name is unique. The “ai” portion is what commonly causes confusion. My whole life, I’ve clarified, “I have two ‘i’s, it’s ‘ai’.” My parents chose this spelling to resemble “j’aime,” which means “I love” in French. The use of this pen name as my
I’m an American named Jaimie currently living in Texas.
Why "Ai Sapien?"
Ai. The spelling of my name is unique. The “ai” portion is what commonly causes confusion. My whole life, I’ve clarified, “I have two ‘i’s, it’s ‘ai’.” My parents chose this spelling to resemble “j’aime,” which means “I love” in French. The use of this pen name as my first name holds personal and sentimental significance, while also foreshadowing the use of emerging technologies. See The Wordless Novels Series
Sapien. The reason behind this is more straightforward. All humans are classified as homo sapiens, making “Sapien” akin to humanity’s last name. Additionally, “Sapien” means “wise,” acknowledging the inherent wisdom common in humans. This primal quality is the essence of what I try to evoke in my artwork.
When I sign my work “Ai Sapien,” it’s because it’s something personal, rooted in love, that seeks to connect to the inner wisdom in all humans and opens the door to both ancient sentiments and new technologies.