…Refers to a library of images which are copyright-free and often come as part of the standard software package on a personal computer.

The images below were printed from a Dell PC in Istanbul circa 1999, their simplicity and large pixellation of grey tones were suited, I thought, to being reimagined in more idiosyncratic ways. 

Before the term ’emoji’ became part of common vernacular, clip art had already taken a step toward a standardization of visual currency. For decades clip art has been used to illustrate utilitarian ideas, emotions and instructions created on word-processors as charmless posters and handouts for the workplace, school and public arena. A free and easy D.I.Y. graphic resource… Freeasy Pics for use.