This piece is a 'Narrative Collage,' which is a highly personalized type of artwork a+a Studio creates. These specialized works are layered, visual biographies that tell stories of individuals, families and businesses.

Although this piece is installed in a professional setting, the design process and the commercial printing process we used to create this piece are the same steps we take to create Narrative Collages for residential settings.

a+a Studio created this particular Narrative Collage, titled Meld, using a collaborative design process while working with our client, a large craft brewery. This piece includes layers of realistic and symbolic imagery -- such as photos, maps, hand drawings, text, and painterly effects -- to express the craft of brewing beer.

This was professionally printed on commercial-grade canvas, stretched, and framed. It measures 5' x 12.'