When Wilkes launched the project in 2000, the transition from traditional darkrooms to digital workflows was in its infancy. Skeptical photographers often inspected the large-scale prints with magnifying glasses, searching for flaws, only to find unprecedented levels of detail and archival quality. This shift was powered by Epson’s MicroPiezo printhead technology and specialized pigmented inks, which redefined professional standards for fine art photography.
Stephen Wilkes and Epson Revisit the Digital Printing Revolution
Twenty-five years ago, photographer Stephen Wilkes embarked on a 52-day expedition across the United States, utilizing emerging digital inkjet technology to document a nation at the turn of the millennium. Now, Epson is marking the anniversary of that landmark "America in Detail" exhibition by revisiting the prints that once stunned the industry.
To commemorate the milestone, a selection of these historic images will be exhibited at the Holden Luntz Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida, from October 17–31. The gallery will feature the original photographs, re-printed using contemporary Epson SureColor professional imaging systems. For Wilkes, the anniversary serves as a reminder that despite the rise of modern digital display technologies, the physical print remains the most vital medium for his work. The collaboration continues today through Epson’s "The Print is Why" campaign, which highlights the enduring intersection of artistic storytelling and high-precision engineering.
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