When we think of space exploration, we often envision the vast, endless expanse of the cosmos, with astronauts floating weightlessly in their high-tech suits. But what if we combined space with something unexpected, something beautiful, something that captures the essence of nature?

“Garden Delights” by Nicebleed for WWF

In recent years, a number of artists have turned their attention to the lives and experiences of astronauts, creating works of art that capture the beauty and wonder of space travel.

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One such artist is Azuma Makoto, a Japanese artist and florist who has gained international fame for his incredible floral installations. In 2014, Makoto embarked on an ambitious project called "Exobiotanica," in which he sent a bonsai tree and a bouquet of flowers into the stratosphere, capturing stunning images of the Earth from above.

Since then, Makoto has continued to explore the relationship between nature and space, creating a series of works that combine floral arrangements with astronaut imagery.

In one of his most recent pieces, "Space Flower," Makoto created a stunning installation featuring a bouquet of flowers suspended in a zero-gravity chamber, surrounded by images of astronauts and space travel.

Another artist who has explored the connection between astronauts and flowers is Nicebleed, two brothers hailing from Cebu City Philippines. They started way back 2008 and never stopped creating since then. 

A wide variety of illustrations and visuals blanket the collaboration that contains flora and fauna, dark, macabre, graphic design to pop sureallism. Traditional, digital to mixed media contained their art.

In their Astronaut Series, Nicebleed creates intricate drawings of astronauts, using a combination of traditional, digital, and mixed media. But rather than depicting them in the harsh, technological environments of spacecraft and space stations, the brothers places their astronauts in lush, verdant gardens, surrounded by flowers and plants.

“A New Home” by Nicebleed for WWF

According to the astronaut artists, the goal of the work is to explore the idea of space as a place of both beauty and danger, and to imagine a future in which astronauts and nature coexist in harmony.

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Both Makoto and Nicebleed’s works remind us of the beauty and fragility of the world we live in, and the importance of exploring new frontiers while also preserving the natural wonders of our own planet.

In a time when space exploration is becoming increasingly important, and when concerns about climate change and environmental degradation are growing, art has an important role to play in reminding us of the interconnections between all living things, and the need to protect and preserve the natural world.

“An interlude” by Nicebleed for Rainforest Trust

As we continue to explore the mysteries of space, and to search for new ways to live sustainably on Earth, let us not forget the role of art in helping us to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

Not fed up with space just yet? Make sure to take a deep dive in our in depth article on how to style your home with astronaut art. 

Until next time, stay kind!
Andy