La Cité Franche - By Akae

[Wingshaw]

Congrats! Well deserved.

Wingshaw

[DHRobison]

Akae, this piece represents everything I love about maps.

The artistry makes it more intimate... because it's not "photographic", then the artist becomes a part of the story being told by the map. The hand that meticulously drew those homes and cliffs becomes the narrator and informs how we interpret it.

The unique layout and topography of the city is utterly fascinating... makes you wonder why and how people chose to settle here. It's history, then, becomes a matter of speculation and curiosity as well, enriching the narrative.

And lastly, there's just enough detail to allow me to project myself into the map, wondering what that street or that neighborhood look like, who lives there, etc.

Seriously... THIS a masterful work. Bravo