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Delve into the innovative world of maps as art with Chris Kenny's Grand Island and Matthew Cusick's Map Portraits. Kenny's fictional city maps challenge conventional perceptions of geography, while Cusick utilizes map materials to create visually striking artworks that echo themes of travel and movement. Their works not only transform the way we engage with cartography but also invite viewers to reconsider their relationship with space and navigation. Discover more about these artists and their captivating creations.
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Chris Kenny's Grand Island, part of a series of "maps" depicting a fictional city
Matthew Cusick uses maps as a surrogate for paint - their inherent visual qualities of tone, value, and density employed to render the spatial image of the highways. His works are mainlt based on the theme of travel roads and movement. These 2 pieces along with many others can be found at http://www.lisadent.com/ArtistWorks/Matthew/MatthewSh
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