Moons, or natural satellites, are the most remarkable worlds; sailing quietly in the dark sky amongst the stars in the fathomless depths. A moon is a body in constant orbit around a larger, primary body. Orbiting close to a planet on prograde, moons are formed through time out of gas and dust along the protoplanetary disk: originating by collision of large objects, or asteroids entering an orbit. Not all eight planets (including Pluto) have moons, and some have more than others. There is a vast deal of character and singularity among the moons of our Solar System.
Familiarity may dull our perception of the fact that the moon in the sky is a beautiful sight, but so it is. Since immemorial times, poets and lovers have ‘mooned’ about the moon. The moon was a goddess in her own right; this is why the moon is a she. Universally representing the rhythm of time as it embodies the cycle, the moon is a feminine symbol. Radiating an air of mystery and magic, she is associated with love, serving as a symbol of unattainable beauty.
As we observe the moon and allow her light fill our eyes, it’s easy to be reminded of how everlasting celestial bodies are. I have always been fascinated by the moon and space. The fact that we are but a grain of sand in the cosmos intrigues me. Incorporating astronomy into my art gives me that sense of closeness to the unseen. It gives me the chance to create a world of my own, sharing the appreciation and beauty I see and feel. In each panel, individuality and beauty is conveyed; bringing the moons out of their shadows and creating them into primary bodies.
