The opalescent colors surrounding Vega create an illusion of swirling gases dancing across the canvas. For centuries, this brilliant star has guided civilizations—Napoleon used it as a guide to the Greeks, while Ethiopian explorers relied on it for navigation.

Inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope’s image of Vega, this artwork offers a contemporary vision of the star’s beauty. Complementing this piece is Vega’s Past, which depicts Hubble’s earlier view of the star—a stark reminder that our understanding of the universe is ever-evolving. What we once believed can change overnight, and our ability to embrace progress shapes our growth as individuals and as a civilization.