Oliver Søgård

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

@LaitoStarr Definitely

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Received some confused feedback on my latest move because of the description

That was the goal — to make people consider the concept of artificial cardistry and hopefully rethink our relationship with the art form

To be clear, the move was created by yours truly

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

“But imagining the alternative — a world in which our passion is overtaken by self aware shuffling machines — may lead to us better understanding the current state and future potential of our art form. This is a tribute to the shuffling machine.”

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

“Cardistry is likely one of the last things to be automated due to its hyper specialized and creative nature.“

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Error is emitting batman logo vibes now that I think of it

Guess I was indoctrinated

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

This is the story behind Error:

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

In 2022 the holographic version arrived

This seemed like such a logical continuation

Instead of a printed gradient, hot foil now enabled you to generate unique dynamic gradients yourself

It’s like the original version is a prototype and Holographic Error is the culmination

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

(Not so) fun fact: All the S&M (2021) bands had to be sewn by hand

Assembly instruction pics here

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Every day that goes by with cards in my hands and mind is an absolute blessing

I know it can end at any point

And it has been incredibly challenging at times

But I’ll continue to give it everything I got

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Been doing cards full time since I finished school in 2016

That’s seven years of self employment and thinking about cards every single day

Words cannot describe how grateful I have been and continue to be for this opportunity

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

@Tumbih I just feel like so much potential can be unleashed with organic borders in the context of cardistry driven design

But as a magician, I def understand why you’d wanna keep the clear borders, maybe have two jokers, and not mess too much with court designs

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Semi hot take: traditionally square bordered deck design is a missed opportunity and often understimulating

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

@Tumbih Definitely. It’s all about balance and intent. I’m for example very much against removing/changing the concept of indexes/pips (as was experimented with by a few brands years back). Removes relatability in the object

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Wait what comes after green

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This is the story behind the green Smoke & Mirrors (@bucktwins x dealersgrip edition):

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

@_motrane Will explain it on here soon

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Impressive to see contrast mentioned. Its key

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

@kevdoescards And sideways tucks!

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Always nervous before revealing a new deck

I’ve been working on this new one since September

I try to make art just for myself, but I rely on others appreciation and support to sustain myself and continue creating more

The eternal schism of the artist

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

This image was used as the basis for Glisk and the portal artefacts on Ambient

Taken on 15 May 2018

Its a fresnel lens still in use, here are the coordinates:

55.743568185872256, 10.869175309261127

[Oliver Søgård @oliversgrd]

Extremely top secret new woolcoin https://t.co/vngBy1u0yP