MANIFESTING HER DESTINY (ODE TO DOROTHY VAUGHAN)
MANIFESTING HER DESTINY (ODE TO DOROTHY VAUGHAN)
Original Gold Cyanotype
2022 Cyanotype, handmade paper, 24-carat gold leaf
Unframed: 550mm diameter
Framed: 700mm diameter x 30mm frame depth x 18mm frame face
Handmade recycled cotton rag paper:
320gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / Medium Rough
We use float mounting for all of our framed cyanotypes. The artwork floats above a snow-white 8001 mount board, to showcase the paper texture and deckled edging.
Inspiration-
This artwork is inspired by American computer programmer and mathematician Dorothy Vaughan. Making significant contributions to the early U.S. space program, she was also the first Black American supervisor at NACA. A role she would continue to hold up to and beyond its merger with NASA, spending her entire career helping America stay ahead of the curve during the space race. Dorothy Vaughan became an expert FORTRAN programmer, and she also contributed to the Scout Launch Vehicle Program.
Vaughan demonstrated outstanding talent, dedication, determination and sacrifice in advancing both computing activities and racial and gender equality, her actions and inspiration paved the way for NASA’s diverse workforce. A brilliant, dedicated, trailblazing pioneer, she represents what is possible with guts, determination and an indomitable spirit.
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