August 7th, 2018 - October 4th, 2021
For “Smoke and Mirrors” I photographed 78 sets of artists, astrologers, psychics, tarot readers, and other forms of mystics from all around the world. Each subject represents a unique tarot card. I am creating a body of work focused on the existence of magic and mysticism through an immersive portrait survey and tarot readings. I will be converting the black and white photographs into colorful silkscreen paintings. Combining the elements of the real (photographic) and the surreal (painting) to facilitate a broad & reflexive mixed-media dialogue that discerns the characters represented by the cards, their powers, and the significance of their presence in this natural world.
Queen of Swords
Angel Eyedealism - Astrologer - Green Tourmaline
2. Temperance
Peter Hornung - Energy Healer - Garnet
3. The Emperor
Nancy Arann - Past-life Regression Therapist - Ruby
4. The Hierophant
Amanda Salane - Astrologer & Tarot Reader - Herkimer Diamond
5. The Tower
Alexandra Janelli - Hypnotist - Titanium Quartz
6. Three of Cups
Emerald, Christian Viera, and Lauren Robertson - Crystal Healers - Watermelon Tourmaline
7. The Hermit
Kevin Pelrine - Tarot Reader - Peridot
8. Two of Swords
Cass Greener and Sean Dunne - Filmmakers & Psychonauts - Rutliated Quartz
9. The Empress
Nicole Buffett - Artist & Healer - Emerald
10. Judgement
Myra Mossman - Author & Tarot Reader - Fire Opal
11. Four of Cups
Tara Zamani - Psychic - Cobaltoan Calcite
12. Two of Cups
Michael Wamback and Krista Schwimmer - Tarot Readers - Rhodochrosite
13. Six of Coins
Te' Devan Kurzweil - Nomad - Phantom Quartz
14. Knight of Swords
Matthew McGlynn - Art Dealer - Sapphire
15. The Chariot
Dainichi Lazuli - Kabbalist - Obsidian
16. The Lovers
Allyson and Alex Grey - Visionary Artists - Rose Quartz
17. The Devil
Ashley East - Sexual Healer - Smokey Quartz
18. Four of Swords
Ash Dargan - Sound Healer - Chariote
19. Three of Coins
Tyler Main - Mushroom Shaman - Melanite
20. Six of Staffs
Daniel Pinchbeck - Psychonaut & Writer - Beryl
21. Justice
Andray Napolez - Activator - Jade
22. Page of Cups
Julia Sinelnikova - Oracle - Actinolite
23. Seven of Coins
Edward Zipco and Caratoes (‘‘Superchief Gallery’’) - Art Gallerist & Artist - Tanzanite
24. The Moon
Shakirah Tabourn - Astrologer - Selenite
25. Death
Gabrielle and Alfonso Aversano - Mother & Father - Crocoite
26. Knight of Coins
Solomon Henry - Mystic - Blue Topaz
27. Nine of Coins
Doris Ritter - New Age Astrologer - Okenite
28. Four of Staffs
Tracy Ray and Andrew Spence - Fairy Queen & Sound Healer - Spirit Quartz
29. Seven of Staffs
Brandon Sines - Street Artist - Fluorite
30. Strength
Lindy Dlamini - Sangoma - Citrine
31. The World
Lesley Myburgh and The Kids of Masizame - Cactus Shaman & Rainbow Children - Clear Quartz
32. Eight of Coins
Patricia Taylor and Martin Glinister - Conduit & Intuitive - Copper
33. Three of Staffs
Kieth Spence, Arlene French, and Daniel Sloan - Medicine Man, Magus, & Shamanic Counselor - Azurite
34. Eight of Staffs
Kyler James - Tarot Reader & Psychic Councellor - Black Opal
35. The Hanged Man
Alfredo Martinez - Artist - Aquamarine
36. Nine of Cups
Joost Elfers - Idea Psychiatrist - Ametrine
37. Ace of Swords
Robert Ryan - Tattoo Artist - Pink Tourmaline
38. The Star
Antonia Troiano - Intergrative Holistic Therapist - Lapis Luzuli
39. Seven of Swords
Jeff Schmitt - Professor & Tabaquero - Amber
40. The Fool
Devin Person - Wizard - Black Tourmaline
41. Ace of Staffs
Sirus Fountain - Pyramid Oracle - Aventurine
42. Queen of Staffs
Marla Mossman - Artist & Peace Keeper - Pearls
43. Page of Coins
Nyssa Frank (“The Living Gallery”) - Artist & Gallerist - Canvasite
44. Wheel of Fortune
Gina Pagano (“The Storefront Project”) - Pixie & Gallerist - Amethyst
45. Ten of Swords
Hamilton Morris - Scientist - Aragonite
46. Page of Staffs
Neil Gaiman - Dreamer & Writer - Chrysoprase
47. Five of Cups
Robert Fernandez and The Bailey Twins - Curator & Muse - Calcite
48. Six of Swords
Emmanuel Vaintino and Nick Collingwood - Director & Cinematographer - Chalcopyrite
49. Two of Coins
Joeseph & Michael Greenberg - Alchemist and Seer - Merlinite
50. King of Swords
Carlo McCormick - Demystifier - Apophyllite
51. Ten of Staffs
Kurt McVey - Disruptor - Orange Calcite
52. The Sun
Hunter Lull and Erica Buffett - Illusionist & Magnifier - Imperial Topaz
53. Ace of Cups
Laurie Shapiro - Creative Channeler - Abolone Shell
54. Eight of Cups
John Gardner - Keeper of the Key - Fire Agate
55. Four of Coins
Jessica Hundley - Alchemist - Ocean Jasper
56. The Magician
Leigh McCloskey - Magus - Labradorite
57. Ten of Coins
Violet , Nicole, Beezo, Nicholas, & Adelina Fahey - Family - Rainbow Obsidian
58. Five of Staffs
Coco Fitzgerald-Williams, Tiare White, & Michelle White - Generators - Blue Lace Agate
59. High Priestess
Heidi Groshelle - Friendship - Moonstone
60. Knight of Staffs
Justin Aversano - Photographer & Philanthropist - Blue Kyanite
61. Seven of Cups
Justin (Miracle) Wilson - Miracle Man - Chalcanthite
62. King of Coins
G money - Art Angel - Golden Ray Calcite
63. Ace of Coins
Travis Rix - Chief Executive Officer - Moldavite
64. Queen of Cups
Nadya Tolokonnikova "Pussy Riot" - Matriarch - Malachite
65. King of Staffs
Shantrelle P. Lewis - Lucumi Sango Priest - Indicolite
66. Eight of Swords
Sarah Potter - Psychic Medium - Bornite
67. Queen of Coins
Jill Spalding - Philosopheress - Rainbow Flourite
68. Knight of Cups
Hank Willis Thomas - Alchemist - Zircon
69. Nine of Staffs
Caledonia Curry "Swoon" - Dream Visionary - Zoisite
70. Three of Swords
Marisa Aversano - Sibling - Pyrite
71. Five of Swords
Tony Herrera & Suzette and Emanuel Moreno - Crypto Paisano, Plantress, & Design Artist - Hematite
72. Two of Staffs
Shaman Durek - Shamanic Alchemist - Carnelian
73. Six of Cups
Aline Galiano & Alene Hahnle - Tattoo Artists - Agate
74. King of Cups
Alioune Kane - Baye Fall - Vanadinite
75. Five of Coins
Kris Graves - Photographer - Hemimorphite
76. Nine of Swords
Victor Langois "Fewocious" - Artist - Sunstone
77. Page of Swords
Noah Davis - Specialist - Kunzite
78. Ten of Cups
Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss and Duncan & Griffin CockFoster - Twins - Angel Aura Quartz