Mapper's Delight: Ye

This data sculpture translates the geographic reach of hip-hop lyrics into physical form. Using data from the Rap Almanac, an industrial robot arm traced the mapped locations of 12 rappers’ words, creating light-drawn shapes that capture their global influence. Cast in gold-plated steel, the final form preserves these lyrical journeys as a lasting visual record.

Mapper's Delight: Ye
2023
Medium: Gold-plated brass (3µm)
4.93 in x 4.95 in x 3.94 in
Edition of 5