"One of the most interesting aspects of the process is how clearly the progressive destruction of the devices becomes visible after each print. With each pass through the device becomes increasingly altered, revealing details about its internal structures and their previous owners-worn keys that must have been used the most, traces of sticker residue, or remnants of webcam covers."
"The series reflects on materiality, consumption, and the hidden architectures of digital devices. Although I might also simply enjoy the sound a laptop makes the first time it runs through the press."
"His ongoing series titled Off the Grid emerged from a familiar yet annoying scenario: owning an older device that can no longer be updated, rendering it practically unusable. Endrullat's frustration led him to a moment of impulsivity as he pushed his device through a printing press, coincidentally discovering the distinctive technique."
Alexander Endrullat, a Leipzig-based artist, discovered an unconventional printing technique by accident when he pushed an outdated laptop through a printing press. His series titled Off the Grid transforms discarded electronic devices into art by repeatedly pressing them through the antique equipment. Each pass progressively destroys the laptop, exposing internal components and revealing traces of previous ownership such as worn keys, sticker residue, and webcam covers. The contrast between his century-old printing press and short-lived digital devices explores themes of materiality, consumption, and planned obsolescence. The artist plans to expand the project to include complete computer setups with peripherals, requiring specialized equipment.
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