SIGN OFF
SIGN OFF references the iconic test pattern of the analog television era. A technical symbol of sign-off, transformed into a graphic work of art. In cool shades of blue, the functional grid becomes an abstracted image between retro technology and pop art. It recalls a time before nonstop broadcasting, of pauses, static, and the moment of switching off. SIGN OFF is part of the Blue in a Square art series featuring 250+ artworks.
In the Static of the Deep.
Hard to imagine today: back then there were only three TV channels. They went off the air around midnight and came back on in the late morning. If you fell asleep in front of the set, you were woken by Germany’s national anthem at sign-off, by static, or by a test tone. There was plenty of time to step away from the screen—simply because there was nothing on. In retrospect, it was a valuable time, perhaps the most precious.
We had no idea what 24-hour programming across 500+ channels—plus the internet, social media, and streaming—would mean. We thought it would be a paradise of entertainment. From today’s perspective, we were truly naïve.
The artwork “Sign-Off” therefore doesn’t resonate equally with everyone. For those who remember it fondly, it is both a witness and a piece of contemporary history.
This piece can be produced in custom sizes and editions. It is available exclusively online via this art store. Just send an inquiry—we’ll be happy to provide a tailored quote.
Keynography Art
Keynography Art is a new digital art form founded by Christof Hintze, with no AI being used or applied, created in Apple Keynote—originally a presentation program. Through the precise interplay of complex stencils, masks, lines, and many layers and shadows, shapes, depth, and spatial effects are built up—like a collage, but entirely digital. The result feels like a graphic relief: clean, detailed, and surprisingly three-dimensional, even though it is made from simple Keynote elements. More about it in my bio…
Artwork Details
Canon fine art inkjet print on high-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 g/m². The artwork format can be freely selected: from a minimum of 20 × 20 cm up to a maximum of 120 × 120 cm. Mounted on 2 mm Alu-Dibond, with a white wooden frame and shadow gap. Price/offer upon request, depending on size and quantity.
Artwork – Recommended retail prices (RRP):
From the minimum size of 20 cm × 20 cm: €819.00 incl. VAT
From the medium size of 70 cm × 70 cm: €999.00 incl. VAT
Up to the maximum size of 120 cm × 120 cm: €1,399.00 incl. VAT
All prices, sizes, and variations are listed in the catalogue.
