Memento Mori Playing Cards

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Memento Mori - „Erinnere dich an deine Endlichkeit"
\nStammend vom mittelalterlichen lateinischen Konzept der Selbstreflexion, ist es eine lange Zeit ein Bestandteil unserer Kultur gewesen. Vom philosophischen zum künstlerischen Interesse, hat das Verständnis und die Anerkennung des Todes unsere Fantasie stets fasziniert und geprägt. Viele Praktizierende dieser Theorie trugen mit sich herum, Gegenstände oder Erinnerungsstücke, die sie daran erinnerten, dass das einzige in der Lebenszeit gewiss war, der Tod.
\nDie niedrigpolygone Gestaltung repräsentiert eine einfache Darstellung. Die „Bones“ von 3D-Creations und Grafikkunst, die ersten Schritte der Animation, können als Anfang des „virtuellen“ Lebens interpretiert werden.
\nViele Historiker glauben, dass Spielkarten ein tieferer, esoterischer Sinn hatten. Jede Suit stand für eines der vier Jahreszeiten, jedes Kartenbild in einer Suit repräsentierte eine von dreizehn Mondphasen. Fünfundvierzig Karten symbolisieren die fünfzehn Wochen des Jahres und zusammen stellen sie einen Zeitraum von einem Jahr dar.
\nEin ständiger Erinnerungsgrund an unser flüchtiges Dasein auf der Erde.

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Originale englische Beschreibung

Memento Mori - "Remember your mortality"

Stemming from the medieval Latin theory and practice of reflection on mortality, it has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries. From the philosophical to the artistic, the fascination, fear and appreciation of death has consistently captivated and cultivated our imagination. Many practitioners of this theory kept with them, artifacts or keepsakes which served as a reminder that the only thing certain in life, was death. Many of these items were often objects (watches, necklaces) in the shape of skulls.

The low-poly design represents a simplistic one. The bare "bones" of 3D creation and graphic art, the first steps of animation can be interpreted as the beginning of 'virtual' life.

Many historians believe that playing cards represented a deeper, esoteric meaning, that each suit was one of the four seasons. Each card within a suit was one of the thirteen phases of the moon. The fifty-two cards in a deck would represent the fifty-two weeks of the year and together, this would represent just one year of your life.

A constant reminder of our fleeting time on earth.

"This deck is my Memento Mori." - Chris Ramsay

Originale englische Beschreibung

Memento Mori - "Remember your mortality"

Stemming from the medieval Latin theory and practice of reflection on mortality, it has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries. From the philosophical to the artistic, the fascination, fear and appreciation of death has consistently captivated and cultivated our imagination. Many practitioners of this theory kept with them, artifacts or keepsakes which served as a reminder that the only thing certain in life, was death. Many of these items were often objects (watches, necklaces) in the shape of skulls.

The low-poly design represents a simplistic one. The bare "bones" of 3D creation and graphic art, the first steps of animation can be interpreted as the beginning of 'virtual' life.

Many historians believe that playing cards represented a deeper, esoteric meaning, that each suit was one of the four seasons. Each card within a suit was one of the thirteen phases of the moon. The fifty-two cards in a deck would represent the fifty-two weeks of the year and together, this would represent just one year of your life.

A constant reminder of our fleeting time on earth.

"This deck is my Memento Mori." - Chris Ramsay