Map collages

Time for art! I stumbled upon Matthew Cusick's map collages the other day, and cannot get over the pieces precision and creativity.

Using different colored maps, Matthew constructs portraits and landscapes with remarkable depth and life.

This is amazing. I think most people are interested in maps. They tell stories. Everyone can relate to pointing out a landmark on a map, highlighting a roadtrip pathway, or circling their hometown. Using this personal-to-everyone medium and applying it to portraits leads to a stunning result. I think we all picture our lives as "journeys" so a lot can be said to the intentions behind the portraits.

However Matthew doesn't limit himself to portraits, look at this rad car!

There is so much more to this illustration than the fact that it is a car. Be sure to check out the link to see a very delicate portrait of an older gentleman, and some intriguing landscapes.