eBoy
based in Berlin, Germany.
Eboy is an art group based in Los Angeles and Berlin. Founded in 1997 by Kai Vermehr, Steffen Sauerteig, and Svend Smital, it is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of pixel art, often referred to as “The Godfathers of Pixel .” The central idea behind eBoy was to have fun using newly available digital tools and media. The decision to directly work on, and for, the screen led to the use of pixels. A modular-based work system started to evolve and resulted in complex object-based artwork. Their work has been presented in galleries worldwide and they have worked with major clients, including Adidas, Balenciaga, Coca-Cola, Google, Gucci, and The New York Times , amongst many others.
From Pixel Art and the Age of Technostalgia, May 2023
