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South Pole of Mars

South Pole of Mars
South Pole of Mars This portrait of Mars' south pole is by Canadian artist, retired teacher and Planetary Society member Susan Gaby-Trotz. Susan Gaby-Trotz

Made using traditional rug hooking techniques, the original piece is 18″ x 18″, made using hand-cut wool and jersey, sari silk, wool roving, wool and synthetic yarn on linen. It was designed based on images from ESA's Mars Express spacecraft. 

Find more of Gaby-Trotz's solar system portraits at susangabytrotz.ca/portfolio/solar-system