* The Star * by NekhbetSun

2D • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Mar 07, 2007

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Mornin' All *S* Today's image is just my interpretation of Arthur C. Clarke's (2001: A Space Odyssey) short story The Star. To say this story is awesome would be a gross understatement. Here's a brief synopsis : Religion, and in particular religious faith, are central themes in The Star. The narrative is the interior monologue of the central character, a Jesuit astrophysicist. He is aboard a starship on a mission to investigate the causes of a supernova in a distant galaxy. He and the rest of the crew discover the artifacts of a highly developed civilization, carefully preserved on the only planet that remains in orbit around the supernova. Knowing that all life would be wiped out when their sun flared into a supernova, this race of sentient beings left a record of who they were and what they accomplished. The pictures, sculptures, music, and other relics of a very human-like race doomed to destruction depress the crew and investigating scientists, who are far from their own homes and lonely. Info courtesy of enotes.com I'm stopping here and not giving away the surprise ending hoping someone will be curious enough to read this most intriguing story. It is extremely touching and thought provoking. Y'all have a good one :o) ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina * Photo credits : stock.xchng.com

Comments (51)

ARTWITHIN

11:54PM | Wed, 07 March 2007

"2001: A Space Odyssey" blew my mind and left me speechless. You captured curiosity and wonder in your image, Mina. It is precisely that which explores all the possibilities, and finds nothing impossible. Beautiful and meaningful artwork. Hugs, x:)

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mamabobbijo

11:57PM | Wed, 07 March 2007

The picture is hauntingly intriguing, I'll give the book a try I've heard of it but wasn't aware it was a book, only a movie. With some incredible music.

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JillianElf

12:01AM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Love the story Mina and love your image to go with it! Wonderful work! Hugz :)

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annie5

1:53AM | Thu, 08 March 2007

A great surrealist creation..absolutely fantastic Mina! :)

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angel_dust

2:24AM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Very well done!!

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SMATT

3:39AM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Wonderfully illustrative and arty image, well done. 5+ Matt

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Max_the_Dog

6:37AM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Love it,love it.

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childoflightdesigns

5:07PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

Awesome , brilliant !

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three_grrr

10:11PM | Thu, 08 March 2007

I have to go back and re-read Space Odyssey, and LOL, re-remember the movie as well. Never read "the Star". The image is awesome .. speaks for itself, I think, anyway.

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