Description
The Wave of the Future (1982), published by Nokes Berry Graphics, reimagines Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa through the visual language of emerging computer graphics. The composition transitions from traditional Japanese woodblock imagery into a field of multicolored pixel-like squares and vibrant wireframe waves, capturing the era’s fascination with digital technology. The work is attributed to Judy Kirpich and Brad Pomeroy, with Kirpich developing the concept and Pomeroy hand-rendering the intricate colored squares. It stands as a compelling example of early 1980s graphic design, bridging traditional artistic influences and the aesthetics of the digital future.