A Table Set for Nine

“A Table Set For Nine” is a digital artwork inspired by the Tarot Story of the same name, evoking a sense of anticipation and mystery. The scene depicts a dining room set for a gathering, yet the table remains empty, leaving the viewer to wonder who will arrive. The contrasting shadows and luminous bursts of color create a mood of both quiet solitude and supernatural presence, hinting at a deeper narrative unfolding just out of sight.

This piece invites reflection on the unseen forces that shape our lives, echoing the story’s themes of memory, transformation, and the search for belonging. Through its rich, swirling background and the delicate details of the furniture, the artwork captures the tension between the mundane and the mystical, leaving the viewer suspended in a moment of wonder.

Credits:

This artwork incorporates visual elements from a photograph titled Dining room / G.G. Rockwood, 839 B'Way, N.Y. New York City New York,  from the Library of Congress. I acknowledge and credit the Library of Congress for the original image.

Rockwood, G. G., photographer. Dining room / G.G. Rockwood, 839 B'Way, N.Y. New York City New York, None. [Between 1870 and 1880] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017660846/.