Hadean Eon

4.6 billion years ago, in what is known as the Hadean Eon, the Earth took form.

4.6 billion years ago, in what is known as the Hadean Eon, the Earth took form.

Celestial bodies, dust and gases collided and were bound together by gravity.

Celestial bodies, dust, and gases collided and were bound together by gravity.

During the early part of the Hadean Eon continuous celestial collisions created a lot of heat on the surface of the Earth.

During the early part of the Hadean Eon continuous celestial collisions created a lot of heat on the surface of the Earth.

For 50 million years oceans of magma churned and lava erupted across Earth’s surface.

This is why scientists named this eon after “Hades,” the Greek god of hell.

For 50 million years oceans of magma churned and lava erupted across Earth’s surface.

Hell is where the dead exist. During Earth’s Hadean Eon life was formed.

Hell is where the dead exist. During Earth’s Hadean Eon life was formed.

Hadean Eon

2022, Digital Prints on Paper, 35” x 35”

artwork
Jennifer Hennesy

This series explores a symbolic interpretation of the first 50 million years of Earth’s history—where the Earth was a hellish ball of magma.