These Pieces of Art Were All Created Using a Typewriter
Christopher Magsambol — October 17, 2015 — Unique
References: thamesandhudsonusa & hyperallergic
These typewriter artworks are from a collection called 'The Art of Typewriting' that celebrates 100 years of the now rarely used writing machine. Impressively, all of these works that feature abstract images, dizzying patterns and intricate portraits were all made through a typewriter. Artists had to manually adjust paper to make sure certain characters landed on strategically chosen spots.
In assessing the 200-piece display, graphic designer John Maeda said that each piece cannot be replicated on computers. Despite vast technological and digital advances, these type-writer artworks can only be done through the old analog device. Furthermore, each imperfection adds to the authenticity of the pieces displaying the rather laborious method through which each piece went through. The entire collection is available in 'The Art of Typewriting' book.
In assessing the 200-piece display, graphic designer John Maeda said that each piece cannot be replicated on computers. Despite vast technological and digital advances, these type-writer artworks can only be done through the old analog device. Furthermore, each imperfection adds to the authenticity of the pieces displaying the rather laborious method through which each piece went through. The entire collection is available in 'The Art of Typewriting' book.
Trend Themes
1. Typewriter Art Revival - The resurgence and appreciation for typewriter art may inspire artists to explore and combine analog and digital mediums.
2. Analog Artistry - The popularity of typewriter art could ignite a trend towards using other analog machines, tools, and methods to create art.
3. Handcrafted Digital Art - Artists may draw inspiration from typewriter art to develop software and hardware tools that simulate the tactile experience of analog creation for digital artwork.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - Museums, galleries and art-centric businesses can showcase and promote typewriter art as a unique selling point.
2. Heritage and Conservation - Efforts can be made to preserve and revive other vintage technologies and methods that might otherwise be lost in the digital age.
3. Technology and Innovation - Technology designers can explore opportunities to develop new software and hardware that merge the old and new ways of creating art.
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