The Flowing Fields of Psyche
Brooke Flanagan
November 13th, 2024
Major: Graphic Design
Genre/Medium: 1/8 inch acrylic sheets, acrylic dowel, iridescent film, super glue (3D multi-media art)
About the work:
The Flowing Fields of Psyche is an abstract wind spinner which mimics the lines of the Psyche spacecraft’s magnetic field. As the piece spins, arches of iridescent acrylic turn, creating an almost hypnotic pattern of asymmetric waves flowing outwards. This asymmetric pattern can be attributed to the many magnets and current loops in the spacecraft, along with the solar wings on adjacent sides. Each acrylic piece has a colorful film that mainly shifts between purple, pink, and orange, similar to those found in the Psyche logo. Through its shifting colors, flowing design, and spinning movement, the piece explores a distinct way of displaying the lines and patterns created by this magnetic field.
