Earthrise William Anders
Betty A. Hahn
Sun City, Arizona, USA
Artist Statement
The photo William Anders took as he circled the moon with the other Apollo VIII astronauts was the first photo ever taken of the earth. He named it Earthrise. It is seen behind the bright side of the moon.
Techniques
Acrylic paint and Dynaflow applied directly to the surface of silk. Batted with 80/20 and backed with cotton. It was quilted on a movable machine with polyester thread.
Materials
Whole cloth silk.