Thought behind the Thought
We go through life on paths chosen by us. Sometimes, we choose with a fair understanding of the terrain we are treading, and sometimes without. Sometimes, we just take a path and hope it leads to where we want to go. An unexpected chasm or a uncrossable river would then cause us much chagrin.
On the other hand, if we carry a map, study the terrain and then chart out the best path to reach our destination, we save time, effort and frustration too. The moment we are sure of the situations facing us, the context and the people, it is easier for us to go through life, and reach where we want to!
'Geography', as I learnt it in my school days, seemed to be just another 'subject' to learn. But on second thoughts, it did teach me this very important lesson .... "know your terrain" before you start your journey.
About the Art
There is something about Geography and people that is inexplicably linked. And Ed Fairburn expresses it so beautifully in his artworks that are part maps, part portraits!
“Paper maps are essential to portrait artist Ed Fairburn, who uses them as the canvas for his detailed work. His thoughtful integration of human portrait and topography make it appear as though the two have always belonged together”
“Fairburn has enjoyed a startling amount of success and notoriety since completing university in the Summer of 2012. His work has been featured in numerous art magazines, journals and blogs, leading to extensive European and US media attention and quickly earning him a global following. Fairburn appeals to a particularly wide audience, bridging age, gender, and culture gaps”
(2014 press release excerpt courtesy of Sara Melzer)
See the artist at work in this video, creating portraits out of territorial maps.
Credit and Source of Information:
http://edfairburn.com/
https://www.mikewrightgallery.com/store/c5/Ed_Fairburn_.html
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