Aurora -Liverpool’s social history map

For AURORA, I translated oral histories and archival research into an illustrated map tracing Liverpool's water supply and its changing relationship with the city. Using hand-printed ink textures to reflect the theme of water, I illustrated and designed a visual journey through Liverpool's water history.

The map was exhibited as part of AURORA at FACT, Liverpool. It also forms part of a special research publication as a pull out artefact‍ ‍

Map of Liverpool showing water sources, reservoirs, and treatment works with timeline history notes.

Client
Invisible Flock

Project goals
Design and illustrate a map tracing the social history of water supply to the city of Liverpool - as part of AURORA, an immersive experience based on the theme of water

Role
- Translating oral history into visuals
- Illustration using mono-printing techniques
- Design and layout in collaboration with wider team

Themes
Research communication, Exhibit design, Social history

Part of a map showing the Liverpool area, with landmarks like the River Dee Aqueduct, huntington reatment works, and other geographical features.
Map of Liverpool Water, showing sources of water, with a photograph of a water body and land with rocks in the background.

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