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Psyche Inspired
Psyche: The Journey to the Soul
Injir Batmunkh
November 20th, 2024
Major: Scientific Illustration and Visualization
Genre/Medium: Animation or GIF; Digital
About the work:
In my animated GIF for “Psyche: The Journey to the Soul,” I explore the profound relationship between the goddess Psyche, the Psyche asteroid, and the journey of self-discovery. The goddess Psyche, symbolizing the soul, undertook a quest driven by love to unite with Eros, her beloved. This narrative serves as a powerful metaphor for our own journeys of introspection and exploration.
The Psyche asteroid, currently being studied by scientists, is believed to provide insights into the core of our planet, acting as a tangible representation of Earth’s soul. Just as the asteroid is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be uncovered, our own inner selves hold the keys to our personal truths and aspirations.
My artwork illustrates a path of a light symbolizing the soul. This visual metaphor encourages viewers to uncover their own essence, to seek inspiration, and recognize the beauty of the journey itself.
By connecting these themes, I aim to inspire others to engage with their own experiences of self-discovery, akin to the mission of the Psyche Inspired team, who seek to unravel the mysteries of the Psyche asteroid.
Psyche Inspired Overview
Psyche Inspired is a program that brings undergraduate students from any discipline or major together to share the excitement, innovation, and scientific and engineering content of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public in new ways through artistic and creative works. These works are posted in the gallery above and highlighted on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. View the full resolution images in the image gallery. This year’s Psyche Inspired cohort is known as the Iridium Class.
Psyche Inspired was piloted at ASU during the 2017-2018 academic year. The following academic year, Psyche Inspired expanded nationally! The works from each Psyche Inspired cohort are collected in individual downloadable books that tell the story of Psyche through musical scores, sculptures, painting, 3-D models, photography, acrylic art, needlepoint, stop-motion films, mixed media, and more.
Click here to view all the Psyche Inspired books
Take a look at our comprehensive map that shows how the Psyche Inspired program has grown over the years!
