Evan Lorenzen, a Lakewood artist and bookbinder, recently created a 1-centimeter-square book for Moon Gallery, an international art collective sending an installation to the moon. The book, titled “Moon Bound,” features images and texts from international submissions and will be part of a 100-piece project scheduled to fly to the moon in 2026.
Lorenzen, known for his tiny art without magnification, had to use a precise printer and thin thread for this project. The book, which weighs less than a gram, required double-sided printing and high detail. Despite facing challenges, including having to remake both copies due to a typo, Lorenzen completed the book in time for the submission deadline.
Moon Gallery’s lunar project, aiming to plant cultural seeds on the moon, reflects the significance of physical objects in space. While artists have sent objects to the moon in the past, this latest project underscores the enduring tradition of sharing information through printed pages.
The small size of the book and gallery is a result of the high cost of sending objects to space. Despite its size, the book represents a meaningful contribution to an interplanetary society. Lorenzen’s handmade creation, along with other cultural objects, is set to inspire future First Friday-like events on the lunar surface, as the Moon Gallery project continues to evolve.
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