August 7th, 2018 - October 4th, 2021
In "Smoke and Mirrors," I present a captivating exploration of magic and mysticism through a photographic survey of 78 artists, astrologers, psychics, tarot readers, and other mystics from around the globe. Each subject embodies a unique tarot card, inviting viewers into an immersive dialogue between reality and the surreal.
This body of work will transform black and white photographs into vibrant silkscreen paintings, merging the tangible and the ethereal. Through this synthesis, I aim to discern the characters represented by the cards, illuminating their powers and the significance of their presence in our world. Join me on this journey as we delve into the enchanting interplay between art, identity, and the mysteries that shape our existence.
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