Psyche Inspired
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Psyche Inspired: Lydia Pitts
Institution: Bowdoin College
Major: Computer Science and Digital & Computational Studies
Psyche Inspired Class: 2020-2021
Reflections on Psyche Inspired
Reflections on Project 1: Constructed
Constructed
Lydia Pitts
Major: Computer Science
Genre/Medium: ink on plexiglass
About the work: This project was inspired by previous visual representations of Psyche seen through the lens of how we build our current interpretation of the asteroid. We understand and form our visual interpretations of Psyche through collected data. I utilized pointillism to represent this consolidation of data points. Black ink on plexiglass creates the fine dots that construct the form of Psyche. This piece is transparent, but when positioned in the light, shadows from the dots in the shape of Psyche can be seen. Dimensions: 11” x 18”.
Reflections on Project 2: Surfaces
Surfaces
Lydia Pitts
Major: Computer Science
Genre/Medium: ink on plexiglass and wood
iAbout the work: The intent of Surfaces was to create an abstract representation of Psyche’s surface that still inspires a sense of the asteroid’s tangibility. Seven layers of glass are held within an oak frame. Ink lines on each layer of glass create a three-dimensional form with a relief of 0.7 inches. The form is inspired by previously hypothesized representations of Psyche. (Dimensions: 8” x 10”)
Reflections on Project 3: Align
Align
Lydia Pitts
Major: Computer Science
Genre/Medium: ink on plexiglass
About the work: Align builds the form of Psyche through ink lines. Red lines mirror the blue lines and are separated by 0.25 inches of plexiglass. As one moves around the piece, the relationship of the red and blue lines shift. This relationship is also highlighted as light passes through, casting red and blue shadows. (Dimensions: 24” x 13.5”)
Reflections on Project 4: Orbiting Impact
Orbiting Impact
Lydia Pitts
Major: Computer Science
Genre/Medium: ink on plexiglass
About the work: Orbiting Impact was inspired by all the stages of the mission – from start to finish. The mission’s on-Earth representation through the logo is a significant aspect of the mission. An immense amount of work on Earth has been done, and still has yet to be done, in order to prepare for launch in 2022. The spacecraft is a beautiful piece of technology in which all of the instruments we will use to learn about Psyche are housed. This spacecraft will follow four orbits, and the hopeful result will be a much clearer understanding and image of the asteroid. Orbiting Impact utilizes black ink on plexiglass in order to create these representations. Dimensions: 8” x 10”, 8” x 10”, 8” x 2”, 4” x 10”.
