2017

This project bridges tarot card readings and parametric design, creating a 2 x 2 x 3 m (6.56 x 6.56 x 9.84 ft) totem that symbolizes personal transformation. Inspired by the Six of Swords, Four of Swords, and Knight of Cups, the design translates their meanings into Schoen’s Manta Surface of Genus 51, blending tarot numerology with geometric abstraction.

Metal Mesh represents the past, capturing the complexity and support systems that helped navigate mental struggles, as reflected in the Six of Swords. Plaster embodies the present, offering a serene space for introspection and healing inspired by the Four of Swords. Glass symbolizes the future, reflecting the Knight of Cups’ clarity and emotional growth, with its luminous, transparent quality suggesting openness and possibility.

Constructed through parametric design, the totem evolves from a 10 x 10 cm cube into a fluid NURB surface, refined into modular units. These 12 units, symbolizing the months of the year, mirror and stack seamlessly, creating an interconnected and cyclical structure.

Through material transitions and dynamic spatial design, the totem transforms tarot symbolism into a physical journey, inviting reflection on growth, healing, and renewal. It stands as a harmonious blend of storytelling, mathematics, and artistic expression.