Experimental

For this project, I created a set of personalized tarot-inspired metal cards. After finalizing my sketch, I decided to engrave it onto a gold-toned metal using patination techniques. I measured and mixed the chemicals, cut and heated the metal, and applied the solution to 
form unique patterns. Once I achieved the textures I wanted, I engraved my illustration, polished and waxed the surface, and added a second metal layer to frame the card. In the future, I plan to engrave a QR code linking to my website, along with my name and 
profession, and design a card holder for the full set.

I chose tarot cards because I am interested in the concept of symbolism behind each one. The three cards I selected reflect aspects of how I see the world (according to the traditional Rider one). I replaced human figures with skeletons to highlight the mortality of 
life and used a space-like background to contrast human impermanence with the idea of infinity.