I was commissioned to create an illustration to bring to life the words of a very interesting article titled “A guide to cosmic fireworks, from stellar flares to black-hole beacons”, written by María Arias for New Scientist.Her geometric shards, meticulous detail and line work make this piece a striking, graphic visual.

“Far from serene, the night sky is a riot of spectacular bangs and flashes that reveal the universe at its most extreme. Here, an astronomer explains the explosive physics behind them and what they tell us.” – New Scientist