sun as a tool
DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the history of the characters in classic decks of French playing cards, the face cards have been reimagined using the process of full, human-scale sun photography. The characters have been recreated with floral symbolism and pay homage to the historical inspiration of each face card.TRANSCRIPT
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SUN AS A TOOL
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Inspired by the history of the characters in classic decks of French playing cards, the face cards have been reimagined using the process of full, human-scale sun photography. The characters have been recreated with floral symbolism and pay homage to the
historical inspiration of each face card.
Made Possible by
Katherine GramesYvonne Vairma
Nick RussellJoseph Algieri
Charles WitherspoonErhan Bilici
Bradley IsnardMelodi BozkurtNadir PuccinelliSean Bozkurt
Sun as a Tool is a project by Müzz Design Studio, Light & Noise and Studio Ultralite.
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JACK OF HEARTS
Etienne de Vignolles or La Hire
One of Joan of Arc’s military commanders. Spent his life fighting the English. He fought for the cause of Charles VII (King of Hearts). La Hire was known for his ill temper and high regard for Joan of Arc. He was one of the few men who tried to save Joan of Arc from imprisonment
and flames.
Grape VineCoat of Arms of La Hire
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QUEEN OF HEARTS
Judith
Derived from the Old Testament Book, she was a beautiful widow and heroine. To deliver her Jewish countrymen from their conquerors, she decapitates Holofernes the enemy general after gaining his trust.
Nasturtiumpatriotismconquest
Heliotropedevotion
Proteacourage
Lavanderdevotion
Oak Leafstrength
Sunflowerpure thoughts
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KING OF HEARTS
Charles (Charlemagne), Suicide King
King Charles of France (possibly Charlamegne or Charles VII) is depicted as stabbing himself. Rachel (Queen of Diamonds) would be the
pseudonym of his mistress.
Acaciasecret love
Arbutus“You are the only
one i love”
Angraecumroyalty
Gardeniasecret love, joy
DaffodilChivalry
Honeysucklebonds of love
Hibiscusrare and delicate
beauty
Tulipundying love
Strawunited
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JACK OF SPADES
Ogier the Dane
A knight of Charlemagne and a hero from Chansons de Geste. His son was killed by Charlemagne’s. He took revenge for this infraction by slaying Charlemagne’s nephew.Eventually became one of Charlemagne’s paladins. He came to be
regarded as the patron of hunting.
Morgan Le Fey, the enchantress, took him to Avalon to live in immortality until he is summoned back to defend France
against enemies.
Bird of ParadiseLiberty,magnificence, good
perspective, faithfulness (given by a man to a woman)
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QUEEN OF SPADES
Athena
Queen of Spades is often called “Black Lady”. Athena is the godess of courage, wisdom, civilization, inspiration, strength, mathematics, strategic war, arts, craft and skill. She is the patron godess of heroism and she is the virgin patroness of Athens.
She is represented by the number seven, and she is portrayed in the gesture of a
flying eagle.
CarnationFascination,distinction
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KING OF SPADES
Biblical King David
David holds the sword of Goliath whom he slew. The term spade is derived from the
Italian word spada, meaning sword.
In fortune telling, King of Spades is viewed as a stern law giver not swayed by emotion.
Ivydependenceendurance
loyalty
Lilypurity
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JACK OF DIAMONDS
Hector (From the Iliad)
Hector was the chief warrior of the Trojan army. His fighting skills were admired by the Greeks and his people alike. He was described as “incredible dynamite” and a “maniac” by
Diomedes and Odysseus.
In the Iliad, he is portrayed as a good son, a trustworthy friend, and a loving husband and father. Hector was slain by Patroclus, a friend
of Achilles.
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QUEEN OF DIAMONDSRachel
Rachel is a possible pseudonym for Agnes Sorel, the mistress of Charles VII (King of Hearts).
Her company to the king was alleged to have brought him out of depression. She was the first of-ficially recognized royal mistress and she had great
influence over the king.
The corsage and style of fashion is named after her.
Acaciasecret love
Arbutus“You are the only
one i love”
Angraecumroyalty
Gardeniasecret love, joy
DaffodilChivalry
Honeysucklebonds of love
Hibiscusrare and delicate
beauty
Tulipundying love
Strawunited
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KING OF DIAMONDS
Caesar, Suicide King
King of Diamonds is commonly depicted with an axe behind his head, with the blade facing him. He is based on Julius Caesar.
Olive Leaves
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JACK OF CLUBS
Lancelot or Judas Maccabe
Lancelot, one of the most famous knights of the round table, was tricked by Elaine de Corbenic, who made Lancelot beleive that she was Queen Guinevere. Lancelot has an affair with Elaine, who then gives birth to Galahad.
Banished by Queen Guinevere for his affair, Lancelot goes mad and wanders the wilderness for two years until he is shown the holy grail
through a veil, which cures his madness.
He returns to Camelot with Sir Percival and Sir Hector. Upon his arrival he takes part in the
quest for the Holy Grail.
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QUEEN OF CLUBS
Argine, an anagram of Regina
She is known as the flower queen. In spite of King Creon’s forbidding orders, Argine sets out to find her husband among many
lying dead in the battlefield.
She searched until she found him and tried reviving him with kisses and tears, but her efforts were in vain. He was cremated
afterwards.
Arbutus“You are the only
one i love”
Ivydependenceendurance
loyalty
Lilypurity
Aloe Veragrief
Oxeye Daisypatience
Rosemaryrememberance
Jasmineunconditional and
eternal love
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KING OF CLUBS
Alexander the Great
King of clubs symbolizes loyalty and strong character. Strength without realization and
reserved character with a cheerful facade.
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JOKER
Medieval Street Entertainer
Other names include: The Mountebank, The Thimble-Rigger, The Quarterpenny, Le Pagad,
Le Bateleur, Il Bagatino.
The skillful entertainer was known to perform magic tricks and sleight of hand tricks as well as juggling. Also known as a great chatterbox.
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