Inspiration-
Inspired by pioneering American mathematician, data analyst, and aeronautical engineer Christine Darden. She played a crucial role at NASA in the field of supersonic flight and sonic boom minimization.

Born in 1942, she broke barriers as one of the first African-American women to work as an engineer at NASA's Langley Research Center . Over her 40-year career, Darden's research significantly advanced the understanding of aerodynamics and sonic booms, leading to quieter,
more efficient aircraft. She made groundbreaking contributions to aeronautics and the space program during her illustrious career at NASA.

Her innovative research and dedication not only advanced the understanding of aerodynamics but paved the way for the future study of aviation and inspired generations of women and minorities to pursue careers in STEM. Christine Darden's legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance, intellect, and the unyielding pursuit of scientific excellence.

Series- Women Who Changed The World

This series is a story of NASA’s African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America’s space program—and whose contributions have been unheralded, until now.

A powerful, revelatory history essential to our understanding of race, discrimination, and achievement in modern America. Interweaving the rich history of scientific achievement and technological innovation with the intimate stories of these courageous, intelligent and determined women whose work forever changed the world—and whose lives show how out of one of America’s most painful histories came one of its proudest moments.

Technique-
Golden Supersonic Echoes (Ode to Christine Darden) was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, illustrations of the lunar cycles, photographs of NASA rocket ships and a necklace and halo made of gold, NASA emblems and variations of
sonic boom diagrams.