The Star (XVII) — Hope's Unpriced Promise | Gem Mint Abundance

From Gem Mint Abundance — A Mixed-Media Installation

The Star (XVII) embodies hope's unpriced promise—the spiritual ideal that cannot be measured, yet here it is: graded, encased, and offered. This tension between the sacred and the commodified lies at the heart of the work.

What's Included

Complete Set (Print + Card Slab)
• 24" × 36" Archival Giclée Print on museum-quality paper
• Custom black frame with UV-protective glass
• Holographic trading card in professional "Gem Mint 10" grading slab
• Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
• Limited Edition 1/3

Graded Card Slab Only
• Holographic trading card featuring the full artwork
• Encased in professional grading slab (Gem Mint 10)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Open Edition

Card Only
• Holographic trading card (unslabbed)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Open Edition

About the Series

Gem Mint Abundance merges the sacred symbolism of Tarot with the commodified logic of the trading card market. Spiritual virtues like "Hope" and "Radiance" are not just practiced—they are graded, encased, and sold. The installation creates a physical tension between the grand spiritual ideal and its reduction to a tradeable commodity.

Each Complete Set unites the Macro (the large-scale artwork) with the Micro (the trading card)—a collector's embodiment of the conceptual journey from sacred to speculative.

Exhibition: Gem Mint Abundance (2026)
Exhibited at: The Gallery George, Vancouver, BC
Digital Experience: Protocol 04 // THE ASSET