Poker Skull, 2013 by Jacky Tsai
Poker Skull, 2013
Screenprint
92 X 124 CM
POA
Fact:
The faces of Kings in a playing deck are designated as
King David for spades ♠️,
King Alexander for hearts♥️,
King Charlemagne for diamonds♦️ and
King Augustus for clubs ♣️
The King of Hearts is named “The Suicide King” as the sword is seen as being used to stab himself in the head.
The Queens are Queen Pallas♠️,
Queen Judith♥️,
Queen Rachel♦️ and Queen Argine ♣️
How many Kings and Queens can you spot?
How many Joker(s) can you find?
Do you realise that different Queens smile differently?