Barras Market Maps

When I first started to explore Glasgow, I came across and immediately became fascinated with Barras Market. The market takes place in the East End of Glasgow each weekend, and is comprised of stalls and stores selling an incredible variety of items. I saw it as an example of Glasgow’s living history. In this work, I aimed to convey the atmosphere and personality of the market through a series of abstract, handmade maps.

Barras Market Map Design

Two colour Barras Market map design highlighting the different types of buildings. Screen printed on paper. The shapes, colours and textures represent the atmosphere of each building.
For Sale: £20

Barras Market Map Mashup

Digital mashup of second Barras Market screenprinted maps design on different coloured papers

Barras Market Map Design 2

Second Barras Market screenprinted map design on different coloured papers. The shapes are similar to those of the building but their overlapping makes this map impossible to use for directions.The chaotic and whimsical atmosphere reflects that of Barras Market.

Barras Market Map Design 2

Second Barras Market screenprinted map design on different coloured papers. The shapes are similar to those of the building but their overlapping makes this map impossible to use for directions.The chaotic and whimsical atmosphere reflects that of Barras Market.

Barras Market Map Design 2

Second Barras Market screenprinted map design on different coloured papers. The shapes are similar to those of the building but their overlapping makes this map impossible to use for directions.The chaotic and whimsical atmosphere reflects that of Barras Market.

Sewn Map Design 2

Second Barras Market screenprinted map design on fabric. The sewn trail suggests a route to take within the market.

Barras Market Map Design

Two colour Barras Market map design highlighting the different types of buildings. Screen printed on textile. The shapes, colours and textures represent the atmosphere of each building.

Projection Map

Slides bought from Barras Market projected onto screen printed Barras Market Map (2nd Design)

Projection Map

Slides bought from Barras Market projected onto screen printed Barras Market Map (2nd Design)

Projection Map

Slides bought from Barras Market projected onto screen printed Barras Market Map (2nd Design)

Projection Map

Slides bought from Barras Market projected onto screen printed Barras Market Map (2nd Design)

Riso Barras

Riso Printed Illustration of Barras Market. The position of the buildings is accurate to the actual layout of the market.

Barras Market Entrance

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market Barrowland

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market Entrance

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market McIvers

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market McIvers

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market Sweetie

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market McIvers

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market McIvers

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019

Barras Market McIvers

Research pictures of Barras Market taken on an analog camera and expired film bought there / 2019