LED-UV printing / high-density printing

basic information

Pursuing new expressions through art prints: swissQprint's UV inkjet printers At Sanm Color, we are involved not only in art collections but also in the production of works by various artists. UV printing is a printing method that irradiates UV light (ultraviolet) while printing, instantly curing the ink, eliminating the need for drying time. It can print on various media such as paper, acrylic, metal plates, and canvas, and by layering the ink, it can express the three-dimensionality and texture of the material. Since the ink does not sink due to UV curing, it allows for vivid color reproduction. This enables the production of art prints that can truly be called works of art.

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Applications/Examples of results

A printing technique that embodies texture and presence created from the layering of UV ink. UV inkjet printing can produce a variety of expressions depending on how it is used. In particular, by layering ink to add texture that appeals not only to the visual sense but also to the tactile sense, we have named this new technique "Kasanegrafika," which gives presence to what was previously a flat print. The subjects of the printed works are not limited to paintings; we pursue the possibilities of print and material in photography, digital art, and more, assisting in the creation of impactful works alongside a dedicated printing director.

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  Minori Murata "PINK FLASH" An exhibition piece from Minori Murata's solo exhibition "FRUITFUL LIFE," which combines interactive art and visual art under the question, "What does a sustainable and rich life mean?" The artwork is printed with UV ink on a wooden panel, and the part featuring ants is lenticular. In "PINK FLASH," the ants change color from red-purple to blue. About lenticular printing: Lenticular printing uses a sheet of lenticular lenses to create images that change depending on the viewing angle or provide a sense of depth. Typical lenticular prints use pre-made lens sheets and can only change in one direction. At Sanm Color, lenses are generated with transparent ink, allowing for a mix of change directions and variations. This technology has previously been limited to acrylic and paper, but it has now been successfully applied to wood as well.

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  Teppei Kanishi "POOOPOPOO#23, 2023" Teppei Kanishi is a contemporary artist who creates sculptures and installations using a collage technique that incorporates diverse images and objects. The output of his print works was handled by San Em Color. The complex overlapping details, allowing viewers to navigate between image and material, were expressed through UV inkjet printing. This work challenges the notion of painting as a material, achieving what cannot be accomplished with flat prints.

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  Ryuhei Yokoyama's "WALL crack" series Ryuhei Yokoyama is a photographer who has been presenting urban photography in monochrome film, primarily focused on Tokyo. The "WALL crack" series utilizes street snaps he has collected, employing UV printing technology that instantly hardens ink with ultraviolet light, printing directly onto rubble such as concrete fragments gathered from the streets. Additionally, aerosol paint is combined in the production process.

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  Emi Kusano "BODY AS EQUIPMENT" This work by artist Emi Kusano was created using UV printing. It is a commissioned work for the Adidas showroom. The commissioned work "BODY AS EQUIPMENT" was created for the Adidas showroom. By training AI with the designs and advertising visuals of Adidas's "Equipment (EQT)" line, which pursues functionality, as well as my own body data, the AI's "hallucination" distorts the image, shaking the boundaries between body and technology.

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  KYOTOGRAPHIE Team Photographers’ Exhibition - POWER for PHOTOGRAPHERS by Sun M Color A collaborative project between Sun M Color, which has supported KYOTOGRAPHIE/KG+ for many years, and KYOTOGRAPHIE/KG+. In this exhibition, seven individuals who work as staff for KYOTOGRAPHIE while also being active as artists presented works created using Sun M Color's printing technology. Among the artists are Lucille Reybaud, co-representative of KYOTOGRAPHIE, and Yuki Nakazawa, program director of KG+. Over 70 exhibited works were produced using UV inkjet and water-based pigment inkjet. For details on the production, please refer to the blog below. https://sunmcolor.hatenablog.com/entry/news/4947

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  Millitsuka and Tsubasa Koshide's "Ishi Ohana Oheya Mado" An exhibition work by illustrator Millitsuka and product designer Tsubasa Koshide. Held at News Space Pa in Shibuya, Tokyo. The works produced as giclée prints and those using lenticular printing are handled by San Em Color. All are framed in collaboration with Tsubasa Koshide.

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  Misato Kuritomi "Images" A contemporary artist. This edition of the lenticular artwork series "Images" blends vast data collected from the internet with photographs taken from the artist's unique perspective, creating a fantastical world where reality and fiction intertwine. This collection features a carefully selected array of particularly captivating works from the series. It includes high-definition lenticular pieces printed with UV ink, along with a certificate of authenticity and booklet printed with ultra-high-definition FM screen and high-brightness ink, all signed by the artist, in a limited edition of 30 copies. - Technical Information The lenticular cards that make up the artwork are produced by printing the lenses with transparent ink from a UV inkjet printer. By not using standard lens sheets, the lenticular effect can be applied only to the necessary areas. Additionally, the 3D effect of the lenticulars is generated using AI to create 3D information based on the contours of the face.

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  Generativemasks is a generative art NFT project launched by creative coder Shunsuke Takao in August 2021. It is an extension of his daily coding activity, where he casually engages in visual coding. The project sold out 10,000 pieces in just over two hours after its release, generating significant buzz. Additionally, the proceeds were donated to organizations and companies related to generative art, and a general incorporated foundation, the Generative Art Promotion Foundation, was established to fund activities that promote generative art.

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  Larva Labs "CryptoPunks" "CryptoPunks" is a collection NFT issued by Larva Labs in June 2017. The total number issued is 10,000. They are 24✕24 pixel (pixel art) characters drawn in an 8-bit style. For the exhibition "Proof of X" at the latest cultural event combining technology and art, "DIG SHIBUYA 2024," digital art works were printed in three dimensions using UV printing. *The images shown are test prints.