Erik Jensen

The beauty of my art is found in the outcome and also heavily in the process. Comparable to 3D collage, I use a variety of computer brands’ keycaps to form pixelated images. I dye batches of keycaps for different colors. Each key has its own personality with color and depth. Many tweaks bring about the desired image resolution.

Other than preserving the earth by keeping computer keys out of landfills, one great benefit to using computer keys in art, even when dyed, is that I can use the characters on the keycaps to spell out messages. This layer creates conversation starters and even inspirational moments. What better way to capture an audience’s attention than by utilizing an everyday used material that stands out, in more than one sense of the word.