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The XYZ Atlas is an interactive project that maps
our collective experiences and sense of belonging.
Create your own hedonic atlas
as both mapmaker and traveler!
Where were you when...?
Map the places that made you.
X marks the spot!
You belong here.
"What if where I am is what I need?"
-Deborah Hay
Why location and emotion?
Connect both and space becomes place.
The science of where meets belonging.
Our experiences drive our emotions.
Our emotions drive our behavior.
Our behaviors drive our health.
How are you - the whole of you?
How we feel reveals a need.
How do we navigate life with compassion and curiosity when we don't know our next steps?
Feel. Map. Heal.
Where do you feel
belonging?
You only are free
when you realize you belong no place
you belong every place no place at all.
The price is high. The reward is great.
More and more,
I belong to myself."
-Maya Angelou
projects
beginnings
We began in 2013 with founder Jennifer Chenoweth and since then we have shared...
125
in person immersive and interactive events in Texas
600,000+
stories archived in real-life
9 million
people reached online
Texas A&M
2016-17 College of Architecture's Office of Diversity funded by Mid America Arts Alliance & the National Endowment for the Arts
downTown Austin
2017 Project for Public Spaces and Southwest Airlines commissioned Heart of the Community Project, beta digital design, and informed Urban Design Initiative of Austin
Dell Medical
2017-2018 Partnered with Design Institute for Health and Dell Medical school to collaborate on digital platform at SXSW, Fusebox Festival, and presenting a TEDMED talk.
niantic & segd
2019 invited for the inaugural Augmenting Cities Conference presented by the Knight Foundation and Niantic, presented to the Society of Experiential Graphic Design, and featured VR installations at Theorist Fest.
Musa Dance at XYZ Atlas: Bryan and College Station for Cinco de Mayo
Musa Dance at XYZ Atlas: Bryan and College Station for Cinco de Mayo
XYZ Atlas: Experience Map of Bryan and College Station
XYZ Atlas: The Experience Map of Bryan & College Station
DIGITAL
PLATFORM
The XYZ Atlas digital platform will record stories, reveal strategies,
and further cultural tourism; health & well-being;
public planning; diversity and inclusion.
DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION
RECORD dataset outside of socio-economic status, for all ages, newcomers and longtime members of a community
reVeal areas on a map with little data for future outreach
furTher strategies to serve historically underrepresented communities and connect with the global majority
HEALTh &
WELL-BEING
RECORD emotions with geo-located experiences
reVeal an anonymous dataset to understand perception, health, and well-being in communities
furTher creativity and survival patterns for self-reflection and healing
PUBLIC
PLANNING
RECORD dataset for community leaders and urban planners
reVeal behavior in relation to current and historical stories and experiences
furTher understanding cultural perception of a place and planning for future
CULTURAL
TOURISM
RECORD experiences adventuring historic and cultural landmarks
reVeal stories of the cultural history of a place through augmented reality (AR)
furTher real time awareness of where "high" and "low" experiences happen
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Upcoming Events
Draw TogetherMultiple DatesApr 01, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCamp Esperanza, 780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
Draw TogetherFeb 04, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCamp Esperanza, 780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
XYZ ResidencyFeb 01, 2022, 10:00 AM – Sep 01, 2022, 1:00 PMESB-MACC, 600 River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Draw TogetherMultiple DatesJan 22, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMCamp Esperanza, 780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
XYZ ResidencyMultiple DatesSep 27, 2021, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMESB-MACC, 600 River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
XYZ PracticeMultiple DatesSep 07, 2021, 9:00 AM – Sep 12, 2021, 7:00 PMAustin, 11008 Tangleridge Cir, Austin, TX 78736, USA
our Team
Jennifer Chenoweth
Founder & Treasurer
Chenoweth makes contemporary art in any material that fits the idea, from drawings to large sculpture to interactive collaborative projects. Her recent collaborative project the XYZ Atlas reached a wide audience and culminated in a TEDMED talk released in 2018. She now curates the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel in Austin, Texas to consider the purpose of our lives in the context of a historical cemetery.
Amy
Morrow
Executive Director
Amy Morrow's vision is to belong wholeheartedly to ourselves, each other, and the environment. She notices patterns, possibilities, and connects people with tools to empower their fullest expression. As a dancer, the body is a teacher of past stories and seeds for future hope living inside us right here right now.
Marta
Stefaniuk
Project Manager
Marta is a skilled Brand Strategist and Producer that specializes in digital marketing, experiential events and integrated media. Her strong capacity for entrepreneurial thinking, and years as a Creative Director, enable her to find innovative solutions to conquer, smooth out or jump over any obstacles her clients present.
Ricardo
Guerrero
Board Member
Ricardo Guerrero is a digital and social media specialist who helped Dell reach its Spanish language customer base through online marketing. Ricardo helps Fisterra with digital strategy, communications and innovation.
Emily
Pratte
Board Chair
Emily Pratte, an experienced events producer for organizations such as SXSW, The Texas Tribune, the Umlauf Garden Party, and more. A skilled communicator, she has been invaluable Fisterra’s extensive events and production.
Dr. Stephen
Caffey
Board Member
Dr. Stephen Caffey is an art historian, curator and critic who understands fine art within social and historical context. He advises on thinking bigger, and linking art to place and people.
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