Artwork on a Lunar Journey

Humanity’s Journey into the Galaxy: We Are All Made of Stardust

Artwork created by Rania Djojosugito and Khushi Shah

The connection between a black hole singularity, queerness, and our tiny existence in the universe becomes even more significant when we consider the role of cosmic energy in shaping who we are as individuals. It’s a concept that reinforces the interplay between the vast cosmic phenomena and our identities. We are made of stardust – remnants of ancient stars that once blazed in distant galaxies. But the connection goes even deeper. With their unimaginable densities, black holes can draw in surrounding matter and release tremendous energy in the form of radiation and particles. In a metaphorical sense, this cosmic energy mirrors the essence of queerness – a powerful force that challenges traditional boundaries and definitions. It encourages us to embrace our unique qualities, challenging societal norms and rigid categorizations. And this artwork stands as a representation of that.

This artwork was created for the Aspire-One mission by Interstellar Foundation. The mission serves as a dedicated record, designed to preserve Earth’s cultural and scientific heritage on the Moon. The artwork is in a microchip containing the digital archive of Aspire One embedded in polymer along with plant seeds. The plant seeds are in a LifeShip Pyramid is mounted onto Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Lunar Lander. The launch took place on Jan 15, 1:11 AM EST.