This piece shows the Psyche spacecraft approaching the asteroid. The rough, unknown surface of Psyche is shown by coarse brush strokes and gaps on the surface, suggesting gaps in knowledge. Unlikely colors are on the asteroid, emphasizing Psyche’s foreign nature. A face appears on the surface of the asteroid. Psyche is surprised to have a visitor. Surrounded by stars, the spacecraft is on the left side of the piece.

Meeting Psyche

Chase Mortensen

December 4, 2019

Major: Computer Science

Genre/Medium: acrylic

About the work: This piece shows the Psyche spacecraft approaching the Psyche asteroid. The rough, unknown surface of Psyche is represented in the painting by coarse brush strokes and gaps on the surface, suggesting gaps in knowledge. Colors unlikely to appear on the actual asteroid are used, which emphasizes Psyche’s foreign nature. A face is faintly revealed on the surface of the asteroid. Psyche seems surprised to have a visitor.

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Date Added: 12-02-2019
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Chase Mortensen - Psyche Inspired

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