Lithomancy

The ritual of lithomancy seeks to interpret the patterns of stones cast by those wishing to divine the future. Offering 'readings' gives visitors a personal perspective to consider when thinking about how we experience time and negotiate the future. The board, a salvaged old table top was screen printed with a design created after researching the ancient art of lithomancy and prevalent variations. I gave the board a geological emphasis and aligned the areas of activity with traditional associations such as sedimentary = home, boulders = obstacles and challenges, strata = knowledge and experience. The gemstones were assigned properties according to traditional meanings.