1. Through this project, I wanted to display the evolution of space art over the years. By creating a gallery of space art from the early 1900s to now, I intended to convey to the audience how our changing vision of space has caused the art we produce to evolve. Displaying the works chronologically in the gallery emphasizes the changes and advancements we have made as humans when it comes to our representations of space.
2. I learned how to connect astronomy with art, which was a valuable exercise in finding commonalities between two fairly unrelated things. I also learned a lot about famous space artists throughout history, both artists who specialize(d) in space and artists who simply included space in their wide range of subjects. I got to understand more deeply the need of humans to interpret both the things they see and the things they can’t fully understand.
3. Throughout the process, I was able to assemble a good variety of space art, each from a different artist, but sharing a common theme, and I’m happy with the pieces that would have made up the final exhibit. I probably should have spent less time on research and more time on the actual physical project, because I was rushing towards the end and didn’t get the chance to finish the actual exhibit to the extent that I wanted to.
4. I might follow my original plan of including my own artwork along with the gallery, just to add another, more personal touch. I also might include an audio tour to go along with the gallery, to help the audience to be further immersed in the experience, and I would also figure out the lighting for the gallery. All in all, I would have wanted to make it a more polished experience, and one that could be up on the wall for a longer period of time so people could actually view it. I feel like the concept is good, and I would have liked to have the exhibit up so I could get feedback from the potential viewers.