Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future

Artist and architect Chesley Bonestell lent his skills to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and the design of the Chrysler Building. However, his name is relatively unknown. Documentary footage seeks to shed new light on the artist and bring recognition to his creative endeavors., Artist and architect Chesley Bonestell lent his skills to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and the design of the Chrysler Building. He is also credited for his artwork adding vision to the American space program and contributing matte paintings to the set of the film Citizen Kane. However, his name is relatively unknown in popular culture. Documentary footage seeks to shed new light on the artist and bring recognition to his creative endeavors.