World Map Time Zones

This colourful world map shows all the time zones used on our planet. For aesthetic reasons - the map is primarily meant to be pretty on the wall - I left out the context.

At first, therefore, the map looks quite abstract but if you look closer you will recognise some country borders and coastlines, at Argentina and Greenland, for example. Some Asian countries have, quite stubbornly, a half-hourly time zone and therefore stand out quite clearly: India, Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar.

I have given the different time zones a shadow effect, as if each hour slides under the next. This not only adds relief to the flat image but also makes the transitions clearer.

On the far right we see the date line, where the new day slides over the old one. And because the archipelago Kiribati has draped this border around itself, we see it on the far left as well.

As a wall decoration, this map is for people who are not afraid of a little colour. It is an image that has no problem playing a role as an abstract work of art, but can also emerge as an occasion for conversations about distant lands, beautiful memories and dreamed-of adventures.

Created by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration.

This artwork is offered by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration

My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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