In "To the Moon," the astronaut is depicted sitting on a colorful inflatable rocket. The painting suggests that, even in the face of overwhelming disaster, our human spirit of innovation and exploration persists. The astronaut's determination to build and launch his own rocket (even when this one is really not able to bring him far away from this fluid horror) speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and our willingness to push boundaries and explore new frontiers, even in the most challenging of circumstances. At the same time, the painting can be seen as a poignant commentary on the state of our planet, with the astronaut's desperate attempt to escape the flooded earth speaking to the need for thoughtful action on climate change.
- Subject Matter: Flood / Astronaut
- Inventory Number: 2022-03-23
- Collections: FLOOD (2022)