RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST
Precision-engraved metal artwork
A singular 1/1 metal work inspired by propulsion, ambition, and the pursuit of ascent
Limited to 1/1 — Now Live
Introducing RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST — a singular metal work by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a 1/1 object. No two are the same. Individually machined, finished, and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact — defined not only by its form, but by the subtle variations inherent in its making.
Crafted in anodised aluminium or titanium, LUNAR ASSIST captures the moment of ascent: the instant at which immense power, engineering precision, and human ambition converge. The composition centres on a heavy-lift rocket at ignition, framed by the geometric structure of the launch tower and grounded by the presence of the flag — a quiet symbol of origin, purpose, and exploration.
The title references the critical phase of flight in which guidance systems assume control, making thousands of adjustments beyond human capability. In this way, LUNAR ASSIST is not simply a depiction of a launch, but a reflection on humanity's relationship with technology — our ability to extend intention through engineering and reach beyond our natural limits.
The surface is carefully treated to create a restrained interplay of light and shadow. Fine details emerge gradually as the piece is viewed from different angles, rewarding close inspection and revealing new characteristics over time. This quiet complexity is intentional — a reflection of both the subject matter and the process through which the work is made.
Sized to the proportions of a traditional baseball card, each piece measures approximately 89mm × 64mm, translating a familiar format into a permanent, material form.
RELIC 03 is not a reproduction, but a singular work of material presence — a one-of-one object that commemorates one of humanity's most ambitious pursuits: the journey beyond Earth.
RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST TITANIUM 1/1
£120.00
1/1 · 89 × 64 mm · Individually finished
Introducing RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST — a singular metal work by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a 1/1 object. No two are the same. Individually machined, finished, and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact — defined not only by its form, but by the subtle variations inherent in its making.
Crafted in anodised aluminium or titanium, LUNAR ASSIST captures the moment of ascent: the instant at which immense power, engineering precision, and human ambition converge. The composition centres on a heavy-lift rocket at ignition, framed by the geometric structure of the launch tower and grounded by the presence of the flag — a quiet symbol of origin, purpose, and exploration.
The title references the critical phase of flight in which guidance systems assume control, making thousands of adjustments beyond human capability. In this way, LUNAR ASSIST is not simply a depiction of a launch, but a reflection on humanity's relationship with technology — our ability to extend intention through engineering and reach beyond our natural limits.
The surface is carefully treated to create a restrained interplay of light and shadow. Fine details emerge gradually as the piece is viewed from different angles, rewarding close inspection and revealing new characteristics over time. This quiet complexity is intentional — a reflection of both the subject matter and the process through which the work is made.
Sized to the proportions of a traditional baseball card, each piece measures approximately 89mm × 64mm, translating a familiar format into a permanent, material form.
RELIC 03 is not a reproduction, but a singular work of material presence — a one-of-one object that commemorates one of humanity's most ambitious pursuits: the journey beyond Earth.
RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST ALUMINIUM 1/1
£75.00
1/1 · 89 × 64 mm · Individually finished
Introducing RELIC 03: LUNAR ASSIST — the third work in an ongoing series of singular metal artefacts by Charles Lethaby.
Each RELIC is conceived as a one-of-one object. No two are the same. Individually machined, finished and resolved by hand, every piece exists as a unique artefact, defined not only by its form, but by the subtle variations inherent in its making.
Crafted from anodised aluminium or titanium, LUNAR ASSIST captures one of the most elegant manoeuvres in spaceflight: a spacecraft sweeping around the Moon to harness its gravitational pull before accelerating back towards Earth. The composition reduces this fleeting moment of celestial mechanics to its essential forms, balancing precision with restraint.
The graphic is not applied, but engraved directly into the surface itself—embedded within the material to create a permanent image that cannot fade, peel or wear away. The surface is carefully finished to produce a restrained satin lustre that reveals itself gradually as light moves across it, allowing the object to continually shift with its surroundings.
Measuring 89 × 64 mm—the proportions of a traditional baseball card—each RELIC transforms a familiar format into a permanent object of enduring material presence.
RELIC 03 is a singular work. Once allocated, it will never be reproduced.
Material: Anodised Aluminium or Titanium
Format: 89 × 64 mm
Edition: 1/1
Finish: Individually finished by hand