How did the idea come about?
Although I have had an interest in drawing and cartography since I was very young, the way I present maps today took shape during the pandemic. Having excessive “free” time I decided to draw again for myself, with the addition of showing it on social networks. I really didn’t have much expectation, I wasn’t looking for it to become my regular job, although I perfected it and tried to make it as neat as possible.
What is the process of each job?
It begins with a research stage, I collect necessary information about the locality that I am going to illustrate. Most of them are satellite images but if necessary I must resort to photos, videos or any other means that makes me understand the space I am drawing. Later I start with the drawing that is block by block and rebuild that space, all freehand without instruments and trying to maintain the correct proportions.
How do you project yourself in the medium term?
I am about to graduate as an architect. I think my projection goes in conjunction with that. I want to continue delving into the study or improvement of cities and at the same time that drawing serves as a platform to express what I feel about them.
What differentiates you from the rest of the maps?
All cartographic works are different from each other. Sometimes a map doesn’t just want to express the particularity of a place. I am very literal with this, I illustrate cities as they are. That perhaps represents for those who see it a feeling of belonging or a feeling of trying to tell something about that part of the city. I think the difference lies in what those who know my work perceive.
If you started over, what would you do differently?
I would try not to be so scared by the viralization. At first it was a little difficult because of that, I didn’t trust enough in what I was doing, over time that changed. I understand that it is normal, but if I had to change something it would be that.
You may also like
by CEDOC