Amy Broderick's artistry fuses cartography with creative expression, forming pieces that challenge the conventional perceptions of maps and landscapes.
Amy Broderick is an artist known for reimagining maps through intricate paper weaving and printing, creating abstract representations of cartography and geography.
Through her unique manipulation of materials and imagery, Broderick reimagines the familiar into abstract forms, inviting viewers to explore the layered complexities of space and place.
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Dakota, Dakota, Amy Broderick, 2023, hand-cut & hand-woven papers, 8.5 x 10.5 in. / 21.59 x 26.67 cm.
Dakota, Dakota (2023) is a delicate interweaving of hand-cut and hand-woven papers, transforming maps into a textured tapestry that speaks of interconnectedness. The work is meticulously framed to enhance its intricate detailing, inviting closer inspection of the layers that compose our understanding of geography.
Realignment, Amy Broderick, 2023, archival inkjet print, 3.5 x 3.5 in. / 8.89 x 8.89 cm.
Realignment (2023) offers an introspective view through an archival inkjet print that suggests the fluidity and ever-changing nature of our environment. This small-scale piece encapsulates the shifting boundaries and tides, both literal and metaphorical, that constantly reshape our world.
Meridian, Amy Broderick, 2019, archival inkjet print, 8 x 8 in. / 20.32 x 20.32 cm.
Meridian (2019) stands out as an exploration of coordinates and the invisible lines that segment our globe. The print's clarity and simplicity belies a deeper commentary on the arbitrary ways in which we divide and claim ownership of the natural world.
Broderick's work, including Dakota, Dakota, Realignment, and Meridian, reflects a meditation on the intersections between art, geography, and the human experience. Her pieces are cartographic narratives, beautifully redefining the map not just as a tool for navigation, but as a living, breathing work of art that resonates with the fluid identity of place.
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Central States, Amy Broderick, 2023, hand-cut & hand-woven papers, 12.5 x 8.5 in. / 31.75 x 21.59 cm.
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