Zodiac Cards

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Diving into something that transcends physical appearance and relies on "celestial bodies having an influence on human affairs and the natural world, this project combines portraiture and astrology to create bold prints that embody the 12 zodiac signs.

My past and present work has my identity woven into it and reveals my hidden qualities. Using photography to express and interpret the world around me, this zodiac series is a deviation from my previous work. Diving into something that transcends physical appearance and relies on "celestial bodies having an influence on human affairs and the natural world, this project combines portraiture and astrology to create bold prints that embody the 12 zodiac signs. My recent interest in astrology and spirituality has prompted me to explore these topics in my work. It serves as a tool to better understand what I am learning about. This series takes traditional portrait photography and manipulates all elements and body parts to create new objects and embody each sign's essence.

Pushing the boundary of digital manipulation and creating new ways to combine photography and graphic print, a deeper understanding of the signs, identity, and feelings can be understood by looking at all the layers within the card. 

︎Each element within the card was photographed and manipulated to look like objects, animals or things