Psyche Inspired: Joyce Tsui
Institution: University of California, Santa Barbara
Major: Art with an EMPHASIS in Painting
Psyche Inspired Class: 2019-2020
Reflections from Joyce
In 2026
In 2026
Joyce Tsui
Major: Art studies
Genre/Medium: modeling paste and acrylics on wood panel
About the work: During 2026, the spacecraft will finally be within Psyche’s orbit and be able to capture detailed images of it. In the future, I imagine we’ll be learning and seeing the asteroid in planetariums. Therefore, I illustrated a person filled with amazement and awe looking through the planetarium’s telescope at the Psyche asteroid. Psyche is surrounding by other asteroids in an abstracted galaxy. While Mars is in the distance, Jupiter is up close next to the metal asteroid.
Using modeling paste gives the asteroid dimensions outside the panel and mimics the proposed surface texture of the Psyche asteroid.
The Birth of Psyche
The Birth of Psyche
Joyce Tsui
Major: Art studies
Genre/Medium: digital
About the work: Psyche the asteroid is thought to be created from other asteroids violently colliding into it and destroying the outer layer of protoplanet, revealing a metallic core. In midst of the impacts, Psyche is born. The goddess is lying on top of the metallic core with smoke surrounding her. Crystallization emerges from several parts of her, showing the different materials thought to form Psyche. Although the birth of Psyche was violent and left the goddess vulnerable by destroying her outer layers, the different possibilities of the metallic materials and crystallization on the asteroid is even more exciting and beautiful than a regular planet.
Why Explore (16) Psyche?
Why Explore (16) Psyche?
Joyce Tsui
Major: Art studies
Genre/Medium: digital
About the work: Several people working on the Psyche Mission expressed their desire for a way to educate the public about what the mission is about and why it is important. Thus, this informational comic explains the relevance of the Psyche Mission in a light-hearted manner. While the colorful illustrations paired with the text makes it more intriguing for the viewer, the jokes and colloquial language are intended to be informal and less like a lecture. Ultimately, I illustrated the exciting objectives of exploring a metal world and the possibility of learning more about planetary cores.
What is the NASA Psyche Mission?
What is the NASA Psyche Mission?
Joyce Tsui
Major: Art studies
Genre/Medium: digital art
About the work: Several people working on the Psyche Mission expressed their desire for a way to educate the public about what the mission is about and why it is important. Thus, this informational comic explains what the NASA Psyche Mission is in a light-hearted manner. While the colorful illustrations paired with the text makes it more intriguing for the viewer, the jokes and colloquial language are intended to be informal. Ultimately, I illustrated the context and the key elements of exploring a metal-rich world.