Psyche Inspired
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Psyche Inspired: Maxine Stoenescu
Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Psyche Inspired Class: 2022-2023
Knowledge
Maxine Stoenescu
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Genre/Medium: Acrylic Paint
About the work: This piece is meant to represent the knowledge that Psyche possesses. The tubes coming out of Psyche and entering the human figure illustrate humanity acquiring the secrets of Psyche from the mission. Some tubes are left disconnected to further demonstrate how some secrets might linger, even after the mission’s completion. Cool colors were used to emphasize ominous and mysterious themes that coincide with space itself. The biomechanical nature of the human figure was inspired by the works of H.R. Giger, and is meant to further solidify the relationship between humanity and space.
PsycheBot
Maxine Stoenescu
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Genre/Medium: Fine-tip Marker and Gouache Paints
About the work: This piece’s intent is to personify the Psyche spacecraft as a cute, palpable robot. The robot is made up of multiple components from the spacecraft, with the head replicating its overall shape. The various colors used to make up the robot signify the various materials of Psyche, and the robot is holding samples of Psyche in each hand as a means of studying it. This piece was also motivated by a biomechanical theme, and is meant to connect man, machine, and space.
