Description
Why are distilled grains & fruits called Spirits? There's an answer: The term "spirit" in reference to alcohol stems from Middle Eastern alchemy. These alchemists were more concerned with medical elixirs than with transmuting lead into gold. The vapor given off & collected during an alchemical process (as with distillation of alcohol) was called a spirit of the original material. I like to think they also make us feel a little closer to godly, or at least mystical. This map describes several categories of spirits to give any aspiring bartender the basics. 8"x8", letterpress printed on pearl-white Crane's Lettra. 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 Spirits Liquor Map 8"x8" Letterpress Print
