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New Artwork: Pixelhead

Worried about your picture showing up on Google Streetview? Sick of photos of yourself appearing on sites like Facebook? Here`s the solution!




About

Pixelhead
limited multiple (coming soon)
2010
Dimensions: 60 x 30 cm
Material: satin stretch, fabric printing color, photo

The full face mask Pixelhead acts as media camouflage, completely shielding the head to ensure that your face is not recognizable on photographs taken in public places without securing permission. A simple piece of fabric creates a little piece of anonymity for the Internet age. The material used is stretch satin with a fashionable Pixel-style print of German Secretary of the Interior Thomas de Maizière. The mask has two holes for your eyes, so you can see and breathe comfortably while wearing the mask, secure in the knowledge that your image won’t be showing up anywhere you don’t want it to.

Some photos from the DE:BUG photo shoot


A big thanks goes to Liza Sander who helped me out with her great knowledge of her profession as a fashion designer.

At the moment I am planning a limited edition of this artwork, so let me know if you`re interested in buying on of these “Pixelheads”. You can reach me by using the contact form on my contact page.

Update (26.06.2012)

The Pixelhead limited edition will be available soon. It will be slightly different from the original you might have seen above. The material used is elastic fabric for beach fashion and sports gear with a fashionable Pixel-style print of German Secretary of the Interior Hans-Peter Friedrich. The mask has holes for your eyes and mouth, so you can see and breathe comfortably while wearing the mask. Each Pixelhead is signed and numbered, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.


The photo above provides an insight into the production process. There you will see some of the new cuts printed on elastic fabric for beach fashion and sports gear, sample items and the cut itself printed on a paper. More information soon!

Update (01.08.2012)

The Pixelhead art work is now available as a limited Edition of 333 pieces. Please click here for more information.