The Lunar Collaborative LLC (TLC.LLC) was formed to inspire scientific advancement of both science, technology, and art. We seek to appreciate the little things in life.
Humble beginnings:
The art of shaping ceramics has always been in our family. Rena DeScenza had immigrated from Italy with Joeseph DeScenza to New York City. In Sea Bright NJ she would pass down her ceramic art to her family who were heavily involved in the education system and food service. The family often serving carefully crafted dishes on many of her art pieces.
Smooth Seas Never Made Skilled Sailors:
In 2012 Super Storm Sandy would demolish Sea Bright NJ, destroying the houses, kiln, and several art works at the family residence. Family members heavily involved with the board of education, such as Nancy DeScenza were tragically lost to the stress from weather conditions imposed on a weakened immune system due to a long fight with breast cancer.
Perseverance:
Nancy DeScenza's daughter: Tori DeScenza would later go on to achieve her PhD. This inspired Tyler DeScenza (me) to complete a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. During an internship opportunity at Kennedy Space Center, I had the opportunity to apply my knowledge of ceramics and Lunar regolith to make synthetic gravel that would be safe to use in potential Moon base to grow plants.
The Process:
Information within my PhD dissertation: Lunar. Oxidative. Vitrified. Enhancement. (L.O.V.E): Towards in situ resource utilization for space crop production details how lunar ceramics may one day be relevant to a long-term presence on the Moon. This document can also be used to get you up to speed on current lunar composition and technology!
Life Applied:
In applying many stories that I had witnessed along the way, I was able to find a way to make Moon dust safe for humans to wear and for plants to grow in. Had I not been paying attention to my surroundings or being grateful for those in my life, I would have not learned the information to do these things. This is why The Lunar Collaborative appreciates the little things in life. Show your appreciation for those in your life with one of a kind out of this world jewelry, that shows you LOVE them to the moon and back! All our products are hand rolled and one of a kind. Nobody does it like DeScenza.
