Childhood Home

Amanda drew this map as adult while reminiscing about her childhood home that she lived in from 1982-85. The detailed legend in the upper left corner explains the symbolic representations throughout the drawing and reveals that certain elements, such as the “pool” & “grill,” were likely imagined through play.

MFA Thesis

Amanda created this map documenting the journey she took to arrive at her MFA thesis project in 2007. The drawing is titled, “a personalized history of line” and includes references to things like studio practice, kitsch, and intimacy as well as artists such as Ben Shahn, Kiki Smith, and Donald Baechler.