An Atlas

I thought that the exhibit was really cool. Being able to see the different ways that people take a concept and map it is inspiring- I didn't even think of how creative a map could possibly be. I liked the more obviously factual ones, like the map that explained oil consumption, or the one that mapped surveillance in NYC. One of my favorites, however, was the map about the water in Los Angeles. I liked it because it wasn't necessarily the most clear to read and understand, but it gave you a very personal and emotional understanding of the way that the artist understands the water in Los Angeles. It wasn't the most cohesive and readily understandable map in the exhibit, but I found it very creative and thought-provoking. I also really just liked the way that the artist drew her map.