Earthling Tattoo Seal

Earthling Tattoo Seal orbiting Earth with SpaceX

With Bernard Foing                                                                   Tray 1

I'm thrilled to announce the long-awaited launch of SpaceX’s Nyx/SR4ALL Gallery — and to share that my "EARTHLING Tattoo SEAL" has been selected to be part of this historic mission!

The EARTHLING Tattoo SEAL will orbit Earth twice aboard the Nyx capsule, testing cutting-edge return technology designed to re-enter Earth’s orbit without a human pilot.

 Join us on June 20 for the official rocket launch, part of the Exploration Company’s “Mission Possible”, from SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA, aboard a SpaceX rocket.

The EARTHLING Tattoo SEAL is a 3D embodiment of my artwork Stem Cell Potential — a form translated into a lace-like structure that visualizes the deep interconnectedness within and between us. It serves as a symbolic blueprint of our emotional Earthling existence.

The story of Stem Cell Potential began in 2015, when I was invited to participate in a Moon simulation mission organized by ESA (European Space Agency). There, I experienced first-hand the profound sense of isolation that can occur in space — an emotion that inspired me to propose two artistic projects aimed at preserving human connection during long-duration space missions.

One of these was the lace figure Stem Cell Potential, envisioned as a tattoo — a constant, intimate companion for astronauts. Like a contemporary Earthling emoji, this tattoo would serve as a quiet reminder of their identity as Earthlings, reinforcing their bond with Earth even while far from it.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the visionary Dr. Bernard Foing, and to all the fellow artists and scientists who continue to explore the unknown with courage and creativity.

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