Ace of Stars

Original Materials: Marker on Paper
Dimensions: 23” x 18”
Year: 2019

“Ace of Stars” is a simplistic yet symbolic marker drawing on paper, envisioning a new addition to the traditional deck of cards. This piece introduces the Ace of Stars, featuring an overlay of a six-point and a five-point star, with numbers and depictions that carry deep symbolic meaning.

The design is clean and striking, with the stars prominently displayed in the center of the card. The six-point and five-point stars represent a blend of harmony and balance, reflecting the artist’s thought process of a fifth suit where we are all stars. This new suit symbolizes the ultimate goal and aspiration in a game where reaching the suit of stars signifies achieving one’s highest potential.

This concept is further explored in the artist’s accompanying book, where the suit of stars represents the pinnacle of achievement and self-realization. The minimalist design and bold lines emphasize the significance of this new suit, inviting viewers to imagine a world where everyone can reach for the stars.

Artist’s Note:

“Creating ‘Ace of Stars’ was part of a larger vision that extends into my writing. The idea of a fifth suit in a deck of cards, where we are all stars, symbolizes our highest aspirations and potential. This drawing is a simplistic yet powerful representation of that concept, encouraging us to reach for the stars and strive for our best selves. The six-point and five-point stars overlayed on the card carry deep symbolic meaning, reflecting joy, harmony, balance, and the journey toward self-realization.”