Built on the premise that we have the answers we need within ourselves, this classical tarot card deck combines Old World atmosphere with surprisingly modern faces. Demonstrating the evocative and universal qualities of human expression, this is the first set of divination cards to consist entirely of portraits—most looking directly at the viewer to form a connection between the reader and the card. Each visage conveys an easy understanding of the cards unique meaning, allowing the deck to be used straight from the box without any special knowledge. Complete with a straightforward and informational booklet, the rich, dark colors and sumptuous costumes brings an antique look to this set based on the popular Rider-Waite-Smith card style.
Kat Black has been an artist and performer for over twenty years using a wide variety of media. She exhibited as a painter before moving into digital art forms. Her main art forms are currently video performance and digital collage. Her first commercial tarot deck, Golden Tarot, was released in 2004.
Kat was born and currently resides in Australia, although she has also lived in the US and the UK. She is married to Jasper Cook, who is also her partner in live video performance as VJzoo.
As a collagist, Kat's style is to integrate the original elements as seamlessly as possible to make the works look whole. With Toucshtone, only those familiar with the original art are likely to realize that the card designs are composites.
