JPEG

Media: Chromaluxe
Dimensions: 150 x 100 x 5 cm (H x W x D)

Since the early 90s, compression has been the driving force behind the image-based internet. Without compression, there would be no Netscape, social media, NFTs, or AI-generated images. JPEG compression has specifically enabled photography-based imagery on the net. It has always served that purpose, and over time became the default for showing high-quality images online. Nevertheless, compression always leaves a trace, which has become the slightly distorted lens through which the network sees the world of uploaded images.

The works from the JPEG series try to create an image programmatically fully expressing that signature compression. An image that is made from barely nothing, yet fully present in its blazing appearance. A work deeply material, expressing itself through the language of code and codec transferred to a plate of aluminum. This is not a JPEG depicting an image. The JPEG is the image itself.

Where abstract expressionists cut out the depiction in painting, attempting to make the artist convey pure emotion, JPEG cuts out the artist’s emotion and lets it emerge from within the algorithm.

Artist

Discover the contemporary Dutch artist Jan Robert Leegte, whose innovative work has been exhibited in prestigious venues across Europe. With a career spanning over two decades, Leegte has established himself as a leading figure in the art world. From solo shows to art fairs and biennials, his unique approach to digital art has captivated audiences worldwide. Ranked among the top artists globally, Jan Robert Leegte's trajectory continues to rise, promising even more groundbreaking exhibitions in the future. Explore the evolution of his career and experience the cutting-edge creativity of this visionary artist.
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