Description
Despite the horrifying rental prices, San Francisco is still one of my favorite cities to explore. It's exactly the right size to bike, walk, bus or drive. It's safe & cohesive enough to meander without feeling stranded or alienated. This map is based on my explorations, along with help from people who have lived in the city for years. It's meant to offer a "mental picture" of the city, creating an immediate nostalgic understanding for old timers & a helpful navigation tool for newcomers. 8"x8" Letterpress printed on Crane's Lettra with deep impression. & 17.5"x17.5" Screenprint Framing: These prints fit in an Ikea frame, but you'll need your own matting (I suggest getting a mat cut from your local framer) http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20078050/#/00078051 We also offer framing through Mel's Frame Shop in Portland, Oregon: https://www.etsy.com/listing/231444708/framing-for-archies-press?ref=shop_home_feat_4 What's the big idea? New research indicates that GPS's are hindering our ability to create mental maps of our surroundings. My maps aim to install a "Map from the Mind" for each city, simplifying structures & districts in the simplest terms. The circle, our Universe's softest shape, clearly conveys size & connections. Here's a great article about my work from slate.com San Francisco Map Letterpress Print 8"x8"
