Rendez-Vous

Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Chichén Itzá, the Great pyramids… Our ancients knew how to coincide imposing monolithic constructions, pyramids and complex structures with our celestial calendar . They considered the sun on its journey and orientation through the year as they worshiped our star. Unfortunately, little by little these architectural concepts were lost…

Until then: Colony on Super Earth Gliese 581c , year 30289, the red star aligns perfectly with the Temple of the Sun on City B-74. On the axis of the bridge, the blinding astronomical object is framed perfectly between the steeples of the monument. Visitors are coming by hundreds to observe the spectacle, some are even taking risks by climbing on scaffoldings and structures. It is a long-awaited Rendez-vous announcing the celebrations of summer… 
Illustration created for 0x Society’s Solstice exhibition.