This one was tricky: Most of the population lives within the bottom 1/8 of the state, yet the shape of the Maine is totally iconic and needed to stay recognizable. It took a lot of editing and careful arranging to maintain that balance.
Artist Alexander Archambault, also had to deal with the coastline, over 3,000 miles squiggling through a relatively short span. Choosing the most noteworthy spots made an intimate knowledge of the state essential.
8.5" x 11" Letterpress Print
