Cardistry: In my final project, “Cardistry,” I wanted to explore my appreciation for the designs on playing cards. I find playing cards beautiful, and I wanted my pieces to bring the different card suits to life, incorporating movement and color in unconventional ways. I liked the idea of the viewer feeling overwhelmed at first glance, but then being drawn in deeper to each piece over time. Although each piece represents a different suit, they are connected through color and movement. Painting the different suit shapes on my models was difficult, but it added a sense of realism that I don’t think could have been achieved digitally. Through the juxtaposition of a familiar game with unexpected elements, I wanted to open the minds of the audience to a new reality. 

-Sasha