Psyche Inspired: Mickey Zavala

Goddess of the Soul of Space

Mickey Zavala

November 22nd, 2023

Major: Astrobiology

Genre/Medium: Digital Art

About the work: The digital artwork depicts a bust of the female goddess, crowned by the metal composition of the asteroid. Her eyes reflect the deep void of space, marked by colorful nebulas. She is surrounded by a few, colorful stars. The piece marries both the mythological figure of Psyche and the asteroid Psyche. Psyche, the goddess of the soul, combines with the asteroid to become the goddess of the soul of space. The piece was created on a tablet via the Procreate digital art program.

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From, Psyche

Mickey Zavala

February 15th, 2024

Major: Astrobiology

Genre/Medium: Word Document

About the work: From, Psyche is a letter written from the perspective of an extraterrestrial species that might have existed on the planet Psyche would have formed. The letter explores what the planet might have looked like, what kind of creatures would be present, and how the relationship between the beings of Earth and Psyche might have evolved over time.

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