4 Elementos designed by Marcos Neila Muro
“4 Elementos” playing cards designed by Marcos Neila Muro promoting ecology and environmental sustainability.
Designed by Marcos Neila Muro from Madrid (Spain), these “Four Elements” playing cards depict each of the four elements of nature (water, fire, air and earth) as suit signs. . . a hymn to nature and environmental sustainability.
Above: “4 Elementos” playing cards designed by graphic designer Marcos Neila Muro from Madrid (Spain) celebrating environmental sustainability and ecology, 2014. 52 cards + 2 blank cards in box.
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