Map as art…
Cartography is study of maps to visualize spatial information in an effective way by combining it science, aesthetics, system and technique. The art of cartography has developed after Renaissance with the discoveries about science. One of the most important cartographer of these times was Abraham Orelius who is a Flemish cartographer and known as the founder and master of the first modern atlas. It is called Theatrum Orbis Terrarum which has many editions.
From these times, with the growth of technology mapping has changed in its technique but the concept of mapping is considered in different meanings by artists in contemporary world. Map is seen as an expression of how individuals place themselves in universe in different cultures and time of periods. This is a way of subjective mapping of identities… There are many artists who use map as a visual expression.
Leila Daw is one of these artists. She uses maps as installations or creates maps with painting and other mixed media. Her works have references to nature and her main point is the destructive effect of the human on planet. In this manner, she resembles the disasters with different mediums
She also turns maps in different forms like seats…
In her other work which is done for Bradley International Airport, the aim was making people to connect to feeling of flying between locations. She folded maps in different shapes that refers to the ways of flying by turning them into form of kite, plane and other flying objects.
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