Earthbound was Tulsa’s first dark sky exhibit, and an immersive experience that brought together artists and scientists to reflect on the beauty of the night sky and the urgent need to protect it. Designed to evoke the awe of a true dark sky experience, the exhibit explored themes of light pollution, cultural astronomy, and cosmic belonging through multi-sensory installations. This exhibit was curated by Space For Us and creatively sponsored and presented by Tulsa Artist Fellowship. All images are courtesy of Tulsa Artist Fellowship.
“Art is a way to imagine and interpret science.”- Cheyenne Smith
Earthbound was a reminder of our dual nature, rooted on Earth but always looking upward and outward, seeking knowledge, exploration, and meaning from the stars. It reflects the tension between our grounding in the physical world and our desire to explore beyond it.
The night sky, containing endless wonders, is our shared heritage, one that we’ve looked to for guidance, stories, and inspiration across time.
Featured artists include:
Dr. Sian Proctor – Geoscientist, analog astronaut, and space artist whose work blends Afrofuturism, Earth observation, and poetic storytelling.
Tyler Thrasher – Naturalist and alchemist known for crystallizing insects and bones, bridging the fragility of life on Earth with cosmic decay and renewal.
Marlena Myles – Indigenous digital artist whose work centers Dakota cosmologies and Native sky knowledge in richly layered visual narratives.
Mattaniah Aytenfsu – Interdisciplinary artist and coder whose practice invites stillness and deep time, drawing connections between memory, stars, and collective healing.
Together, these artists offer a grounded yet expansive vision of our relationship to the cosmos—one rooted in culture, science, and imagination.
