Seeing stars

Milky Way, 8 x 10 inches, Margaret Nazon

I’m enchanted by the beaded creations of artist Margaret Nazon. Inspired by images from the Hubble telescope, The Marginalian says it best in her comprehensive article about Nazon’s art: “A member of the First Nation of Gwich’in, Nazon grew up on the banks of the Mackenzie River in Canada’s Northwestern Territories, steeped in a crafts tradition. She started beading at age 10. The early decorative flowers that began on moccasins and clothing eventually blossomed, half a century later, into the dazzling objects of deep space, rendered using a variety of beading techniques and bead sizes to create a beguiling three-dimensional tactility. Nazon begins beading before dawn and often works all day, taking only short breaks between sessions, beading to the sound of classical music and jazz — Billie Holiday is a favorite.”

I wonder what Nazon will do with images from James Webb telescope?

Galactic fireworks Galaxy 10 x 11.5 inches, M. Nazon