Artemis 1 with Orion Rising

Title: Artemis 1 with Orion Rising

Artist: Don Gillespie

Medium: Oil on canvas 42”x19” (2023)

Description:  On November 16, 2022, Don witnessed the launch of Artemis I—NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)—from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission’s goal was to test and demonstrate the capabilities of the Orion crew vehicle.
 
Many of NASA’s space programs have been named after figures from ancient mythology, such as Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. The names Artemis and Orion continue this tradition.
 
This painting captures Don’s impression of that remarkable event. In the early morning hours, the constellation Orion shone brightly above the rocket. The intercoastal waters glowed with phosphorescence as the spacecraft ascended, riding a pillar of fire toward the heavens.  @cloningneptune

About the Artist: For over four decades, Don Gillespie's visionary art has captured humanity's enduring desire to reach beyond the known. His work, exhibited at NASA, the Department of Defense, and in collections worldwide, blends technical precision with vivid imagery, inspiring our collective passion to explore.

Price:  $10,000