Tapestry of Psyche
Rebecca Farmer
Major: BA in Music with an Emphasis in Composition
Genre/Medium: Crochet Tapestry
About the work:
“Tapestry of Psyche” is a one-of-a-kind crochet tapestry made up of 3,680 stitches that brings together the elegance of medieval artistry with the wonders of space exploration. This handmade piece is crafted with yarns inspired by the vivid colors of the NASA Psyche mission, capturing the awe and mystery of the Psyche spacecraft’s journey to a unique asteroid.
The tapestry features a whimsical design, with intricate details of the Psyche spacecraft floating amidst a starry sky, accompanied by a soft, dreamlike cloud. The pixelated graphic of “Psyche” adds a modern, digital touch to the piece, blending the ancient with the futuristic in a way that mirrors the mission itself. Just as medieval tapestries told stories of distant lands and mythic adventures, this work of art weaves together the story of space, science, and imagination.
Each stitch is carefully made, using rich, textured yarns to evoke the grandeur of the cosmos, while the pixelated design nods to the digital age. This tapestry is a tribute to the ongoing quest for knowledge, the beauty of the unknown, and the timeless wonder of discovery.
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