VOICED : Barcode portraits art you can scan

The video explores the unique art form of creating portraits using barcodes, pioneered by artist Blake. His work includes interactive pieces like a portrait of Andy Warhol, made from barcodes of Campbell Soup cans. The art draws attention to consumerism, highlighting how products define identity. Each portrait involves extensive effort, using thousands of barcodes and taking many hours to complete. Despite the technical nature, Blake finds magic in the process, especially with advancements allowing the art to be scanned with modern devices like iPhones.

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