dreamrocket|project
Charlotte Sveilis
Benson, AZ
"Cat's Eye Nebula"
Materials; Nothing seemed to capture
the image of Outer Space better than
the transparent glitter of a dancer's
fabric with it's multiple layers of a
shimmering, ever-changing textile. With
the addition of variegated threads,
sequins, beads and one prized button,
the quilted process began.
About; When researching ideas for this
space themed artwork, I was drawn to
a photograph I had seen taken by
Hubble. Not only was the Cat's Eye
Nebula beautiful but the name itself
was interesting. It seemed to represent
the mystery that is Outer Space.
Did you enjoy this project? It was an
absolute pleasure to work on this
submission and to dream of space and
it's mystery and beauty.
Dr. Jeannie Langan
Heins
Oxford, OH/Cocoa Beach, FL
"Terraformed Mars"
Acrylic painting on canvas.
About; To live on Mars, we will have to
provide our own air, water, and food.
The process by which we deliberately
modify the atmosphere, temperature,
surface topography, and ecology to
become similar to the biosphere of
Earth and to make Mars habitable by
Earth-like life is terraforming. This
painting represents a terraformed Mars,
that has become enough like Earth so
that we can live there.
Did you enjoy this project? I have
the greatest admiration for the U.S.
Space Program, and artwork of mine
traveled digitally on the last space
shuttle, Atlantis. I believe we will live
on Mars, as this is NASA's next
challenge, so I was thrilled to
participate in this project! Art is not
bound to Earth, and neither are our
biggest dreams!
Meg Wieboldt
Winthrop Harbor, IL
"Mars, The Red Planet"
Materials; Fused fabric, fabric paint,
tulle, and machine stitching. The
images of planet Earth, the Mariner
spacecraft, and astronaut were cut from
a cotton screen print panel, "Space: The
New Frontier," produced by Benartex
Fabrics http://www.benartex.com.
About; The focal point of the panel is
a red circle denoting the planet, Mars.
It is criss-crossed by Martian canals;
swirls of wind across the center; and