Covenant 36. "Ovan-Irene"

Inspired by illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, Covenant presents a novel approach to handcrafted pixel art. This series invents intimate new letterforms by intertwining two uppercase letters. Created using a custom drawing tool specially programmed by the artist, these works appear ornate from a distance while carefully revealing their low-fidelity, checkerboard construction upon closer inspection. In this series, the artist's work echoes this tradition through her precise motions crafted with a mouse, a continuing exploration of the hand drawn nature of a manuscript’s illuminated letters. This series is part of Edelman's ongoing exploration of typography and lettering across cultures, technologies, and eras. Throughout history, text has persisted and adapted, swiftly inhabiting new media and capturing humanity's experiences across place and time. Launched with SuperRare July 25, 2024.