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I also found the
Artist Inner Vision Tarot
deck, hosted by NoMonet (who did the
Lover’s card for LiteraTarot
)
showcased in a special glass display. Sally Anne
(who did
our Strength card)
had also shared her political parody deck, the
Hawk Tarot
last year, and it was passed around during a special event while we
were visiting. It was then carefully returned to its sanctuary in the museum.
The Tarot decks and art there are not only being preserved for future generations but are cherished by the
curators and enjoyed by their many visitors. Thank you
Leslie
,
Julie
, and
Anissa
from LiteraTarot,
for donating your decks and I hope others of you who have created decks will consider contributing
yours too (hint!) Artists including
Rachel Pollack
,
Laurie Amato
and
Judith Golden
also sent
me off with their Tarot to bring to the museum.
of prized Tarocchi and tiny doors with lit windows hidden in the stone walls that open to
show off precious miniature artworks. They have many unusual sculptures, paintings, stain glass works and
countless decks populating the large, two story museum.
Some of you may be interested to hear that he has a new deck which is unusual in concept and design
called
'Insetti in 22 Arcani'.
Known for his sometimes curious choice of deck themes (such as shoes, sea
shells, etc.), this time Osvaldo has painted a collection of insects that fit the meanings of the Major
Arcana. A spider dangles from a web for the Hanged One, a fire fly - for the Star,
a praying mantis for the Devil and of course a scorpion for the Death card.
These cards are handcrafted onto thick cardstock and each one is hand stamped.
The box is also lovingly handmade, signed and finished off with his signature wax seal. Each set has a
hand written, numbered signature card done in beautiful calligraphy on specialty paper.
This is a very limited edition collectable. I left with a couple of these
treasures in my possession as well as a new kind of Visconti Tarot box that Osvaldo makes which is
‘drawer style’ (sliding out to reveal two compartments for decks) complete with a
wooden drawer knob, and his usual attention to detail and personal touches.
The new insect Tarocchi deck is also available in this hand crafted drawer-style container.
I could watch
Osvaldo work all day. On our last visit with Osvaldo I documented his process of hand crafting one of a
kind boxes and that article can be found
here
in case you’re interested. He also makes incredible
shadow boxes aside from all the decks he publishes. We’ve dedicated a website to Osvaldo’s works which
can be found
here.
It was updated recently with his latest offerings including the
Insetti/Insect Tarot
and a gorgeous
new set of
Calligraphy Major Arcana cards called
Tarocchi Metaforici
well worth a look.
Along with all the wonderful treasures we brought home is the spirit of these beautiful
people we have befriended, who beyond their extraordinary accomplishments, pour their souls into
their art and work and are truly inspirational. I long to return there!
