Nasrin Etesami
Valentina Tereshkova
Illustration
2025
Digital Illustration
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space in 1963, completing a solo mission aboard Vostok 6. Her time alone in orbit made her a symbol of endurance and independence, and it marked a major breakthrough in space exploration and women’s participation in science and engineering.
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Nasrin Etesami
“Whispers of Her Solitude is a series of illustrations of eight important women who spent countless hours working in isolation to challenge barriers, shift public beliefs, and inspire positive change...” [More]