Untethered above the curve of the Earth, a lone astronaut drifts between the familiar world below and the immeasurable dark beyond. Cassiopeia turns this single figure into a symbol of human vulnerability and curiosity, small against the vast scale of the universe yet still reaching outward.
The title refers to Cassiopeia A, the remnant of a supernova whose explosion scattered the very elements that go on to form new stars, planets and, eventually, life. That idea runs through the painting: the astronaut, made of the same stardust, floats at the threshold between home and origin. The result is a quiet reflection on distance, belonging and our fragile yet persistent impulse to explore what lies beyond our reach.
At 110 × 160 cm, this is a commanding portrait-format statement piece, painted entirely by hand in oil. It is part of James MacLaren's six-painting Astronaut Collection, a three-year body of work exploring humanity's journey into space.
Details
Original oil on canvas, 2023
110 × 160 cm (framed)
Presented in a black open-grain frame, ready to hang
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a wax-stamped Certificate of Authenticity
Delivery Details: Free UK delivery is included with every artwork, carefully hand-packed and sent to your door fully tracked and insured.
Untethered above the curve of the Earth, a lone astronaut drifts between the familiar world below and the immeasurable dark beyond. Cassiopeia turns this single figure into a symbol of human vulnerability and curiosity, small against the vast scale of the universe yet still reaching outward.
The title refers to Cassiopeia A, the remnant of a supernova whose explosion scattered the very elements that go on to form new stars, planets and, eventually, life. That idea runs through the painting: the astronaut, made of the same stardust, floats at the threshold between home and origin. The result is a quiet reflection on distance, belonging and our fragile yet persistent impulse to explore what lies beyond our reach.
At 110 × 160 cm, this is a commanding portrait-format statement piece, painted entirely by hand in oil. It is part of James MacLaren's six-painting Astronaut Collection, a three-year body of work exploring humanity's journey into space.
Details
Original oil on canvas, 2023
110 × 160 cm (framed)
Presented in a black open-grain frame, ready to hang
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a wax-stamped Certificate of Authenticity
Delivery Details: Free UK delivery is included with every artwork, carefully hand-packed and sent to your door fully tracked and insured.