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LILES, JOE
Artemis II Mission Launch, 2026
Epson UltraChrome Pro10 archival pigment ink on Canon PM-101 210 gsm paper
11 x 11 in. (27.94 x 27.94 cm) image; 13 x 13 in. (33.02 x 33.02 cm) sheet
Edition of 100
each signed, dated, and numbered in graphite
(shipped unframed, rolled in a tube)
Created by Joe Liles—inaugural instructor of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics—this limited edition print in “NCSSM blue” reproduces his original pen-and-ink drawing, which was executed in worldwide celebration of NASA’s Artemis II 10-day mission. This image—featuring Liles’ signature linework—honors astronaut Christina Koch (NCSSM Class of ’97), who became the first woman to fly to the Moon. Koch’s journey powerfully evoked the core ethos of NCSSM, serving as an inspiring reminder to push beyond boundaries and accept the greater challenge. Among the many mission-critical responsibilities of Koch, who studied art under Liles, was photographing the far side of the Moon in unprecedented detail. Net proceeds from sales of this print edition support NCSSM student-artists through the Joe Liles Fine Arts Endowment, directly paying for visual art supplies and other essential studio needs at no cost to them or the institution.
All prints are sold unframed and will fit standard 13 × 13 inch frames. Each print is accompanied by a card detailing its cataloging and explaining the origin of this image.
8/3/26: The first 50 prints from the edition of 100 sold out in 3 days. The Artist is traveling the month of August, so he will sign the prints upon his return.
9/21/26: The Artist has signed, numbered, and dated the first 50 prints from the edition of 100, and those orders are being shipped now.
As envisioned by the Artist and the NCSSM Alumni Association, the remaining 50 prints from this edition of 100 will be sold in-person on Saturday, October 17 2026 at the Alumni Weekend on the NCSSM Durham campus as part of the Alumni Market from 11-12:30pm in the ETC Lobby. The Artist will personally sign, date, and number each print as it is sold at the event. This will be the only way to purchase a print from this edition.
If you ordered online, your print will be delivered rolled in a tube. To flatten, place print in its plastic sleeve upside down on a flat, clean surface with a flat heavy object (such as a book) on top of it for 24 hours.
If you purchase in person at the Alumni Market, your print will be unframed and flat.
LILES, JOE
Artemis II Mission Launch, 2026
Epson UltraChrome Pro10 archival pigment ink on Canon PM-101 210 gsm paper
11 x 11 in. (27.94 x 27.94 cm) image; 13 x 13 in. (33.02 x 33.02 cm) sheet
Edition of 100
each signed, dated, and numbered in graphite
(shipped unframed, rolled in a tube)
Created by Joe Liles—inaugural instructor of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics—this limited edition print in “NCSSM blue” reproduces his original pen-and-ink drawing, which was executed in worldwide celebration of NASA’s Artemis II 10-day mission. This image—featuring Liles’ signature linework—honors astronaut Christina Koch (NCSSM Class of ’97), who became the first woman to fly to the Moon. Koch’s journey powerfully evoked the core ethos of NCSSM, serving as an inspiring reminder to push beyond boundaries and accept the greater challenge. Among the many mission-critical responsibilities of Koch, who studied art under Liles, was photographing the far side of the Moon in unprecedented detail. Net proceeds from sales of this print edition support NCSSM student-artists through the Joe Liles Fine Arts Endowment, directly paying for visual art supplies and other essential studio needs at no cost to them or the institution.
All prints are sold unframed and will fit standard 13 × 13 inch frames. Each print is accompanied by a card detailing its cataloging and explaining the origin of this image.
8/3/26: The first 50 prints from the edition of 100 sold out in 3 days. The Artist is traveling the month of August, so he will sign the prints upon his return.
9/21/26: The Artist has signed, numbered, and dated the first 50 prints from the edition of 100, and those orders are being shipped now.
As envisioned by the Artist and the NCSSM Alumni Association, the remaining 50 prints from this edition of 100 will be sold in-person on Saturday, October 17 2026 at the Alumni Weekend on the NCSSM Durham campus as part of the Alumni Market from 11-12:30pm in the ETC Lobby. The Artist will personally sign, date, and number each print as it is sold at the event. This will be the only way to purchase a print from this edition.
If you ordered online, your print will be delivered rolled in a tube. To flatten, place print in its plastic sleeve upside down on a flat, clean surface with a flat heavy object (such as a book) on top of it for 24 hours.
If you purchase in person at the Alumni Market, your print will be unframed and flat.