In 2012, Upper Case magazine profiled Jerry Gretzinger who has been mapping out an imaginary world for the last 50 years.
Jerry is able to abandon himself to the randomness of his map, which, ironically, he’s designed himself, choosing all of the variables. For example, a limited color palette means that there can only be a certain amount of disharmony. In aggregate, the work is remarkably integrated, and therefore breathtaking in its scope. And it’s just a little crazy — but that good, quirky crazy that you can’t help but love.
The map itself takes up 2400 square feet according to the profile, and there is a custom Google Map version online now.
