"Mandala of technology" 1973. Johnson Space Center NASA Photograph - Limited Edition of 15

"Mandala of technology" MDA, Skylab one g. trainer, NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas, 1973. This is my favorite symbol of technology as a tool to enter other worlds. It shows the Multiple Docking Adapter of the Skylab duplicate with the console for observing the sun at center left. The handrails, controls and compartments that cover the walls without indicating up or down disoriented some astronauts. Based on Skylab the interiors of the International Space Station now in orbit simulate floor and ceiling to facilitate orientation. To capture the entire interior I used a 180 degrees fisheye lens and added a yellow filter to give a “Yellow submarine” feeling. The result is a glowing mandala, the circle or wheel of Eastern religions that induces meditation and connects the personal with the cosmic sphere. In the seventies I had high hopes that the extraterrestrial perspective might expand human consciousness. In some individuals it does, but going into space does not change man. Today I confirm that spirituality requires a spiritual disposition and the desire and determination to transcend the material world. The 56 cm print comes in a limited edition of 9. Title, author and year of manufacture are included on the print. The print comes with a 2 cm white border. Made to order on archival cotton paper in 10 days plus shipping. For open edition inkjet prints in custom size please contact mario.mutschlechner@gmail.com

Photography:Color on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:15

Size:22 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in

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