Removing the friction from a system is an aesthetic joy. Clive Thompson, “Efficiency is Beautiful,” Wired Magazine, April 2019 ABSTRACT: In "The Poetically Intelligent Design of Andrew Wenrick," the author examines the artist's unique approach to transforming ordinary maps into complex, multi-dimensional art pieces. Through descriptive and analytical prose, the article highlights how Wenrick repurposes the visual and conceptual elements of maps, such as the Thomas Brothers Guides, into synthetic realities and fictional geographic networks.... Read more →