> the workA map of the heart
Kelkin's personalized city map transforms the plan of a city — Paris, New York, or anywhere — into an intimate artwork. Streets become lines, and hearts are placed on the meaningful spots: a first apartment, a meeting, a wedding venue, a childhood block. It is as much a map of the heart as it is a plan of a city — a keepsake and an artwork at once.
Hand-painted and signed, each map is composed for its owner and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
> ideasThe places that tell your story
Where it began
The corner where you met, a first home, a defining trip.
Your city
Paris, New York, Los Angeles, London — the skyline of a life.
A shared story
A couple's map, a family's landmarks, a gift that says "us".
Milestones
Anniversary, wedding, a move across the world.
> methodFrom your places to the finished map
You share the city and the spots that matter. Kelkin proposes a composition and a quote, then paints the map by hand, weaving in his labyrinth line. The finished, signed piece is shipped worldwide, packed and insured.
> why KelkinA story only you can read
A personalized city map is never generic. It is built around one life, one couple, one story — hearts on the exact places that shaped it. Painted by hand and impossible to reproduce, it becomes a rare, lasting object: not a poster, but an artist's work that holds a memory. That is what gives a Kelkin map its value.
> indicative pricingMap budget
| Type | From |
|---|---|
| Personalized city map (original) | €3,000 |
| Map print (edition) | €50 |
| Large / custom composition | on request |
Indicative prices. Bespoke commissions are quoted individually — in EUR or USD.
Map your story
Tell Kelkin your city and the places that matter. He replies within 48 hours.
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