16 January 2014

Steve Jobs portrait from 5892 computer keys

An artist from Orlando, Doug Powell recognized the importance of Steve Jobs in a recent work: In an oversized portrait from keyboard keys, in total there are 5,892 pieces.

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As can be seen in the figure, there is a mosaic of different colored buttons that has collected in their painstaking efforts and reassembled the artist. He had taken from many sources, especially from local private sales or offers on sites like Craigslist keyboards.

Doug Powell is also a lover of detail, evident in the key words and quotes that are visible when one approaches closer. Then dive to words like "Apple", "iTunes", "Pixar" or "Macintosh". Also known sayings of jobs is given.

The artwork has now been acquired by Ripley Entertainment. The company had previously taken a liking to Powell's works, but the portrait of Steve Jobs is a place of honor in one of the company's exhibitions safe.

Edward Meyer, vice president of Ripley in the field of exhibitions and archives, announced in a press release: "I think this is his best work so far, it is such a large portrait and Steve Jobs are just perfect again. He looks just like he was directly watch a. "( via )

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