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Mosaic using 4,081 Computer Keys.
Coming soon to a Ripley's "Believe It Or Not! Attraction near you.
Lincoln quotes embedded in the art:
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
Everybody likes a compliment.
The ballot is stronger than the bullet.
Whatever you are, be a good one.

The innovative artist Doug Powell creates the illusion of three-dimensional form through the use and arrangement of recycled or up-cycled computer keyboard keys. Each computer key cap has a unique, tangible history that bears the weathered patina of thousands of uses. “I want the viewer to ponder the infinite, profound combination of thoughts, ideas and inspirations that have surely passed through this intellectual porthole...all made possible with just the common computer key,” Powell said. From a distance, the three-dimensional mosaics look like a textured painting, but closer examination reveals an unexpected landscape of hidden words, phrases and quotes intimately related to the work. In effect, the viewer gets a little history...