Exploring this brief and the concept of an artistic medal I have chosen to commemorate the 50th year since the moon landings. to celebrate this my concept for my medal is a two sided contrasting piece that recognises the jump in scientific research and development by comparing pre and post landings.
Medal ideas, Inspiration and context:
I wanted to represent the moon by juxtaposing two beliefs of the moon on each side of the medal. For the front of the medal, I will portray the historical understandings of the moon (exploring the moon’s relation in mythology and anthropology). For the reverse side of the medal, I will represent the moon’s surface and crater-filled texture, to artistically signify the advancements in human technologies that have allowed the moon’s surface to be revealed in great detail. The two sides will create a visual contrast between the portrayal of the moon through stories and myths, and the reality of the formation of the moon created by asteroids. This is to explore the relation of the human established beliefs of the moon (pre landings), and the contrasting scientific understandings of the moon (post landings). I am exploring this to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the moon landings, celebrated in 2019.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 