A map can make a distant place feel present. Olivia Serrill’s Timbuktu artwork brings a Mali subject into a room as something to spend time with, rather than an image passed quickly on a screen. Browse our art collection for pieces that give a wall a more personal connection to places near and far.
Features & Construction
- Subject: Timbuktu, Mali.
- Artwork by Portland artist Olivia Serrill.
- Part of the artist’s place-based map series.
- A geographic subject presented as wall art.
Styling Tips
Give the work a position where a visitor can step closer without moving furniture. A hallway, study, or wall beside a seating area often provides that opportunity. Leave enough space around the edges that the image reads clearly, especially if the room already contains patterned textiles or busy shelving.
In a living room, pair the work with quieter pieces from our living room furniture and use one tone from the image as a small repeating note. A gallery group can combine travel photographs and other meaningful places without becoming a matching set. Keep spacing deliberate so each subject remains distinct. On a nearby surface, a simple object from our home decor collection can balance the wall without duplicating the artwork’s detail. Check the view from the room’s entrance as well as from the seat used most often.
Care
- Display away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to help protect the image.
- Handle by the outer edges or the frame, if fitted, keeping fingers off the image surface.
- Remove dust gently from the frame or exterior; never spray cleaner directly onto artwork.
- Use hanging hardware suited to the artwork’s actual weight and the wall construction.
- Do not let a chair back, opening door, or nearby object rub against the artwork.
