Folded Past: The Living Archive

Slin Sungkhapong

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Did you know that every time you shuffle a deck, you are holding 1,000 years of social history?

“Folded Past: The Living Archive” is an animation that explores the history and symbolism of playing cards, illustrating how the deck has archived and reflected our society across time. The core concept focuses on the playing cards as a symbol of power. It highlights that authority within a deck is never fixed; it depends on the rules of each game. A card that holds ultimate power in one game may be worthless in another.

So, what 'game' are you currently playing, what kind of game is ideal for you, do you even want to be in the game at all?