Dimensions: 22"W x 44"H x 1-3/4"D

When I stumbled across a book of antique Tarot cards, a 17th-century Italian deck instantly captured my imagination and inspired me to recreate the image in steel. I wanted each piece to feel like a deck long forgotten, tucked away in the dusty basement of an old curiosity shop, only to be rediscovered centuries later.

To achieve this timeworn look, we layer techniques—painting, sanding, scuffing, rusting and buffing—to give the metal sheets a rich patina, as though they’ve traveled through history. Each card becomes a magical, symbolic image, echoing the centuries-old tradition of divination. Using gold leaf, acrylic paints, gels, and rusting patina, no two pieces are ever quite the same, each taking on its own character as it comes to life in the studio.

While several coats of UV protectant clear-coat and buffing wax is applied, indoor use is recommended. 

About Le Stelle (The Star)

Bathed in celestial light, The Star represents a moment of calm after turmoil—a gentle reminder that clarity follows chaos. The card speaks of inspiration flowing like water, of dreams rekindled, and of trust in the unseen forces that guide us forward.

In art, it is often portrayed with a figure pouring water, one vessel nourishing the earth while the other feeds a pool—symbolizing harmony between the physical and spiritual worlds. Above, a radiant star anchors the heavens, a beacon of faith and infinite possibility.

The Star invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and believe that the universe conspires toward healing and illumination. It whispers of promise, of creativity unbound, and of the beauty found when hope is restored.

Care Instructions:

Gently dust or wipe with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the painted finish.