Psykhe: The Goddess and Asteroid
- Year
- 2018-2019
- Artist
- Rachel McNeil
- University
- Emory University
- Major
- Environmental Sustainability Management
- Title
- Psykhe: The Goddess and Asteroid
- Tags
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Goddess
- Genre/Medium
- Acrylic Painting
- Category
- physical 2D
- Current Location
- SDH
- Description
- This painting depicts the goddess, Psykhe, for whom the asteroid was named. In this piece, there are hidden images and text that relate to the discovery story of the asteroid. If you look closely at tendrils of hair, accessories, and wings, you’ll find clues that relate to numerous aspects of the Psyche asteroid, such as the scientist who discovered it, what it is believed to be made out of, etc.
Part of Psykhe: The Goddess and Asteroid