Artwork
p9303
p9303 is a print by Mark Wilson. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a 2007 print by Mark Wilson. He’s an American artist who helped start digital image making. Wilson taught himself coding in the 1980s and used his own software to draw early computer art.
His 2007 print uses PostScript code to print large, highly detailed images. The digital file keeps the design exactly as he planned.
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Overview
This 2007 print, created by American artist Mark Wilson, exemplifies his pioneering work in digital image making. Utilizing self-taught programming skills and custom software, Wilson produced highly detailed, large-format archival prints.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is not explicitly narrative; instead, it focuses on geometric patterns, reflecting Wilson's interest in geometricism and the exploration of technological capabilities in art.
Technique & Style
The print was generated using PostScript programming language, ensuring precise reproduction of Wilson's design. His process involved running software multiple times, selecting promising outputs, and compositing them into a final image through meticulous editing.
History & Provenance
Created in 2007, this print is part of Wilson's later digital work, building upon his foundational experiments with monochrome plotter drawings in the late 1980s and early 1990s, some of which are housed in the V&A's Patric Prince Collection.
Context
Wilson's work sits at the intersection of art and early digital technology, contributing to the emergence of digital image making as a recognized artistic medium in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Legacy
As one of the first artists to leverage computer programming for image creation, Wilson's innovations have influenced subsequent generations of digital artists, highlighting the potential of technology in generating complex, precise, and aesthetically compelling artworks.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mark Wilson (Artist) (born May 13, 1943 in Cottage Grove, Oregon) is an American digital artist, a painter, and printmaker.
