An exhibition “Every Subpixel Matters” by Junichiro Horikawa, Taro Yumiba, and Sonoka Sagara will be held from October 5th, Thursday to October 9th, Monday at our creative studio “CONTRAST”.
On computer LCD monitors, each pixel is composed of 3 sub-pixels, which are minute units of red, green, and blue (RGB). Until the macOS 10.13 High Sierra version, when pre-retina displays were the norm, this sub-pixel-based text display format was used. This technique optimizes the display of text and graphics on low-resolution displays by using minute color changes. However, with advances in display technology in newer operating systems and the advent of Retina-resolution screens, the technique is rarely considered anymore.
This exhibition explores new visual expressions of text from both digital and physical perspectives, while re-accelerating the past technology of sub-pixels and the preoccupation with the detail of the pixel. We hope you will enjoy the new way of perceiving letters and colors through the expression of 3D cubes with multi-layered color overlaps and multiple perspectives.
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Junichiro Horikawa
After graduating from Columbia University GSAPP AAD, he has been researching and generating forms using algorithms inspired by geometry and natural ecology. He won awards at The One Show, Japan Media Arts Festival, etc… He is the author of “Parametric Design with Grasshopper” and “Algorithmic Design with Houdini”.
Taro Yumiba
After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design, he worked as a designer on web promotion and branding projects from start-ups to large corporations, while exploring typography and visual expression. Major projects include the launch of TypeCache.com, a website that archives type foundries, and the A-Z T-shirts project, in which he selected fonts.
Sonoka Sagara
Based on graphic design and digital fabrication, she works both digitally and physically. She is involved in the realization and development of creative and open spaces in both public and private life, such as running the “Featured Projects” design project and operating a risograph studio while renovating a house.
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Production support: Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd., FabCafe Tokyo
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Exhibition Information
Date : 10/5(Thu) – 9(Mon・holiday)
Time : 12:00 – 20:00
Entrance : Free
Venue : CONTRAST
Address : 1-49-4-1F & B1F Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Access : Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line “Yoyogi Park” Exit 1, 1 min walk
Odakyu Odawara Line “Yoyogi Hachiman” Exit South, 2 min walk
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