Since I moved to London all those years ago I've wanted a big picture or map of London to adorn my walls. A big stamp of my home to show off to visitors. I've seen a few images I liked but never got round to buying one. Recently though I've been walking past the Princes Trust shop on Eldon Street; twice a day going back and forth from work, and a piece in their window kept catching my eye. Finally I gave in and brought it.
The map is a creation of Jenni Sparks. The salesperson at Princes Trust told me it took her over a year to draw the original and you can tell, the detail is amazing. Everytime I look at it I spot a little special something else.
What made this print stand out from all the other London based art I've seen over the years, and made me actually make the move and buy it is the tube lines. I love that you can follow all the underground stops, and it adds a nice pop of colour. It also made it a lot easier trying to find my flat, work and all other personal landmarks.
What made this print stand out from all the other London based art I've seen over the years, and made me actually make the move and buy it is the tube lines. I love that you can follow all the underground stops, and it adds a nice pop of colour. It also made it a lot easier trying to find my flat, work and all other personal landmarks.
You should definitely check out Jenni's website, (www.jennisparks.com) she has a whole bunch of artwork and not just maps. Now I just need to get mine framed and convince my landlord to let me put nails in the wall to give it the display it deserves!
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