PORTAL

Apollo 15 1971 

A. Lunar Orbit  

B. Endeavour Vessel  

C. Satellite Map 

Porcelain, Installation. 2022 

From their unique view of Earth many Apollo astronauts’ noted  that neither boundaries nor borders were visible from space.  The images of Earth seen by humans in space marked a change  in the world view and a turning point for a generation waking up  to urgent need for environmental protection. 

Apollo 15 was the first mission to undertake scientific survey of  the moon. Command Module ‘Endeavour’ was piloted by Col Al  Worden. During his 75 orbits of the moon, witnessing the earth rise each time, he mapped 25% of the lunar surface.  

This work is dedicated to the memory of Al Worden

7th February 1932 - 18th March 2020

Please click on the links below to listen to extracts of an interview with Col Al Worden discussing the view of Earth from the Moon recorded on 10th October 2019 at New Scientist Live.

PORTAL is a set of 5 ceramic elements arranged as an installation.

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