Case study: Aotearoa after rain

Hugo plans an artwork about a familiar coastal track after rain. She wants viewers to sense both shelter and exposure. Her first tests show that a diluted ink wash buckles thin paper; watercolour paper stays flatter. Charcoal smudges over a dry wash but blurs when wet. Torn maps and brown paper can suggest human traces, while a strip of translucent paper can suggest mist. She will build from wettest layers to driest, test adhesives on scraps, and keep the focal point clear. She avoids using a real map with personal information and will credit any found imagery.