Artwork
EYEcon2:edition.jp
EYEcon2:edition.jp is a print by EYEcon. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
EYEcon2:edition.jp is a print from 2002 by the artist EYEcon. It’s part of a set made by Japanese and UK artists who mixed old woodblock printing with digital tools.
The artists tested new ways to blend tradition and tech at a workshop in London. This edition shows how printmaking can change when you add digital steps.
Look up the publisher behind this project: EYEcon.
Overview
EYEcon2:edition.jp is a 2002 print by EYEcon, a collaborative publishing unit that explores the intersection of print and digital media.
Technique & Style
This print is part of a set that combines traditional Japanese woodblock printing with digital technology, showcasing the potential for innovation in printmaking.
History & Provenance
The print resulted from a workshop at Wimbledon School of Art, where Japanese and UK-based artists experimented with blending traditional and digital techniques.
Context
EYEcon, the publisher, was founded in 1999 to facilitate collaborative projects between artists using print and digital media.
Artist & collection
Artist
EYEcon made digital prints in 2002. Two available here are *Golden Pavilion* and *EYEcon2:edition.jp*. Both show layered, bright shapes that feel both digital and flat, like a screen you can almost touch. The prints…
