Oct 31, 2009: Cut Paper Maps

[xoxoxoBruce]

Neatorama points to these cut paper maps of NYC, at Jailbreak.

By removing the unnecessary, this New York City map-cut reveals the “paths, nodes, circles, boulevards, parks and streets” of the greatest city in the world. Each of the four 3′ x 4′ paper panels fit together like panes of window. Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx are all represented, but it’s only when they’re combined and placed against a colorful backdrop that the city begins to take shape.

It must have taken a large amount of time and patience to create something like this. That’s probably why the one-of-a-kind piece is being sold for $550.00.

Methinks, Duh would be appropriate here.
I'm thinking they must use a laser, or something, because making all those cuts by hand... without screwing up... would be mind boggling... and much more than $550.

Also available is a Paris map-cut, $250. While New York was cut on regular paper, the Paris version was created out of an actual map, adding another dimension to this stellar concept.

The map-cuts come from Charlotte, NC-based artist Karen O’Leary’s Studio K.

They're almost done with London ($300) and will take custom requests. Forget about Christmas though, it takes months.