In the GIF "Psyche: The Journey to the Soul," the goddess Psyche holds a glowing light, symbolizing her soul. She releases it, and it travels past Earth and the Moon to illuminate the Psyche asteroid. The light then transforms into a human figure, floating in space and representing the Psyche Inspired logo, encouraging viewers to explore their own journeys of self-discovery.

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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.

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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. This year’s Psyche Inspired cohort is known as the Iridium Class. These works are posted in the gallery and highlighted on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. View the full resolution images in the image gallery. There are many ways to get involved with NASA’s Psyche mission. Learn how you can be a part of the Psyche mission through our “Get Involved” pages at https://psyche.asu.edu/get-involved/ and https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/. To learn more about the overall Psyche mission, visit nasa.gov/psyche or jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche.

Date Added: 11-20-2024
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Injir Batmunkh - Psyche Inspired

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