The Cartographer's Story

There is something fundamentally captivating about maps, something that is difficult to put into words. It's a way to solidify our memories of the environment we've experienced, creating an internal map where mental images and locations merge. This internal map gives order to events, placing them in a specific location, imprinting in our minds a particular street corner where something beautiful happened or something special took place.

I've always loved maps. I could spend hours exploring them. For some reason, paper maps hold a special place in my heart, although I don't deny the convenience of digital map applications. However, the limitations of a paper map become apparent when you want to transform it into art that suits your interior. This is where wood excels as a material. It's the most down-to-earth material, versatile for creating various works and purposes. As an aesthetic art and decor piece, it stands in a class of its own. I'm particularly drawn to the idea that you can create something timeless and meaningful from it without jeopardizing its congenital beauty.

In order to meet the inner map of the viewer and to provide the clarity of perception that is crucial to maps, the map must be realistic. When drawing and adjusting the map, its road network, land and water boundaries, fitting those into a specific size and frame on the cutting table, there are some challenges and a need for precision, but the end result is rewarding every time. The purpose of Map Art is to bring joy and aesthetics. We aim to provide artwork for cherished memories. Meaningful associations on your walls.

Henri / Cartographer