Deep Space Indiscretion
Acrylic on canvas.
12 x 12 x 11/16 in. (30.5 × 30.5 × 1.8 cm)
Sold in 13 × 13 in. black floating frame.
The artist painted this image, of actively forming stars known as Herbig-Haro 46/47 captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. These stars are relatively young – only a few thousand years old; stars take millions of years to fully form. The two-sided orange lobes were created by earlier ejections from these stars before they pulcated into the universe. The artist showcased the young stars surrounded by vibrant gas and dust, embodying creation. This scene highlights the tension of beginnings, illustrating how celestial bodies and humans shape each other through their environments. Observing these stars invites us to explore our connections; like them, we thrive through relationships that ignite our passions. HH 46/47 captures the cycle of creation, linking cosmic beginnings with human experience and the creations that unite us.
Galatic Location: Vela Constellation
Celestial Phenomenon: Herbig Haro 46/47
Collection: 88 Constellations