1st Byte, the UK's Leading Digital Printer, Brochures Become Art

1^st Byte http://www.1stbyte.co.uk/, the UK’s leading digital printer and supporter of the arts, has by chance discovered its logo being used in a mixed media painting. The piece, which was spotted in a café in Buxton, Derbyshire, includes paper from a 1^st Byte brochure.

LONDON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The painting is by Rob Wilson, an award-winning artist based in Derbyshire. Working mainly in mixed media, he has used artisan paint and paper for this piece – a street scene with a cafe, entitled ‘Illy’.

“If any other artists would like to include 1st Byte in a painting, we might consider buying it – or part exchange!”

A designer by profession, Mr Wilson is heavily influenced by graphic and textile design. He happened to have a 1^st Byte brochure to hand when looking for a particular magenta colour for the piece.

Lawrence Dalton, Managing Director of 1^st Byte has purchased the painting, along with another by Mr Wilson that includes part of a 1^st Byte brochure without the logo. Both are now hanging in the 1^st Byte offices.

“If any other artists would like to include 1^st Byte in a painting, we might consider buying it – or part exchange!” Mr Dalton offered.

Last year, 1^st Byte was the first purely digital printer to be named Company of the Year (with fewer than 100 employees) in the annual printing industry awards. More information about 1^st Byte and its printing services can be found at http://www.1stbyte.co.uk/ and http://www.1stbyte.co.uk/services/index.php

Mr Wilson is inspired by the dramatic architecture and moody landscapes of northwest England. In 2007 he won Best Artist at the Buxton Festival Fringe and a commendation at the Derbyshire Open. More of his work can be found at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton and at Stockport Art Gallery. Information about his work and future exhibitions is available from: [e-mail].

Online PR by Strange – more information at: http://www.strangecorp.com/