Joseph Dermody

Artist Statement

My work bridges the gap between digital utility and fine art, transforming the functional QR code into a complex visual narrative. By reimagining these data-driven patterns as textured, aesthetic compositions, I invite the viewer to explore the tension between what is seen by the eye and what is read by the machine.

​Each piece is meticulously crafted on an iPad and realized as a pigment transfer on aluminum, a medium that reflects the industrial and modern nature of the subject matter. This fusion of technology and traditional gallery presentation challenges the definition of "digital art" turning a temporary tool into a permanent, immersive experience.