Mapping Project Final

This project offered my a very different view of mapping than I had seen in the past. I was able to expand my view of what I believed a "map" was and create a new definition in my mind. Instead of a map showing specific things, I took lots of different parts and pieces to create a larger image. The project allowed me to further explore what I believe my artistic voice is, at least at this point. I enjoyed working with wood and other materials but also working in my experience with painting in order to create a complete piece. My original intentions actually managed to stick with me throughout the entire project. I liked the idea of using wood and whatever other materials I could find in order to create the shape of France. I then used painting to liven up the scraps and create a fluid background that displayed good contrast. I didn't really have a particular artist I modeled my work after, the project was more of an idea I came up with myself after taking quite a while to figure out how I wanted to approach "mapping". The critique helped me finish up and touch up some details in the piece in order to finally give me a sense of being done with it. In terms of giving advice, I found it easy to help others with their work and provide new insights for them and as I did so, it actually help me voice some ideas that I wound up using myself. I believe that the project was successful and it will be a great piece to show in the upcoming gallery opening.

My work photographed with better lighting:

My work on display in the gallery: