ASCII Mona Lisa, 2011
Letterpress ASCII print (Mindhue Studio)
8 × 10 in print, on larger sheet
Signed
Collection of Bre Pettis
FA.2026.022
Description
ASCII Mona Lisa (2011): Leonardo's portrait rebuilt from monospaced characters and letterpressed in medium brown on Rives BFK — from a photopolymer plate, because even a letterpress shop doesn't stock enough monospaced type to set the Mona Lisa. Made for Somerville Open Studios, April 2011.
Sources: https://www.mindhuestudio.com/wordpress/archives/511
I love ASCII art, and I like derivatives of classic artworks done in alternative mediums.