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explore work by place
a view into
the process
Each piece begins with a digital exploration. Using Apple Maps, I carefully chart city blocks - one by on -to create the structural foundation of the work. The digital cartography serves as the blueprint for the physical composition.
From this mapped framework, I transition into a tactile process. Working with soft body acrylics, I build the surface through repeated layering - sometimes dozens of times - to create depth, texture, and a subtle sculptural presence.
Though the technique is simple, it demands time, patience, and a meditative rhythm. The result is a curvilinear, tile-like interpretation of the city map - dimensional and luminous - where painting, mapping, and relief converge.
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Miriam Sweeney
Mixed Media Artist
Drawing inspiration from aerial views of cities and maps, my work explores the urban landscape that sits somewhere between order and chaos, structure and collapse, expression & control. I paint playful, textured, curvilinear shapes to capture the city streets, buildings, landmarks, the droning sounds of traffic, the clouds of smoke flowing out of ventilation shafts, the chitter chatter of its cast of characters.
The city is one giant animated organism. Seen from above, its pieces emerge like a puzzle, each with its own personality. I hope to evoke the feeling one gets when flying into a new place for the first time,when we try to take everything in, and when we reflect on the lasting impressions of authentic connections, emotional places, and their unique stories.
Commission a
special place
in your heart
I offer custom commissions inspired by places that hold meaning to you — whether it’s your hometown, a travel memory, or a city that changed your life. Each piece is crafted to capture the spirit of your chosen place in my signature aerial, textured style, and can be tailored to your preferred size and palette.
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Love the art but unsure how it would fit in your space? Send a photo of your room,
and we'll superimpose the artwork to help you visualize it.
