Below you will find information about the creators as well as just a the bios of the talented and beautiful people who appear in it!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Courtney Weber ~ Image Designer and Producer
Since beginning the study of Tarot at the age of 15, Courtney has gained a national clientele base and is a highly popular Tarot consultant at corporate, community and underground arts events in the Northeast Region including Harvest Home Gathering, Pagan Odyssey, New York Pagan Pride Day, the Tahuti Lodge of New York City and the Pagan Center of New York. For two years, Courtney wrote (under the pen-name of Sister Mary Manhattan) the weekly cult-favorite astrologyexplained.blogspot.com. She has been a featured astrologer on Oomph.net and Bakespace.com. Stalk her daily habits at agirlcalledwoo.blogspot.com. She lives in Manhattan.
George Courtney ~ Photographer and Graphic Designer
George is a Manhattan based artist whose subject matters ranges widely from performance artists to landscapes, to headshots and weddings. George feels that photographs tell the unique history or current life of individuals and that every moment captured might unlock some human truth about the subject or even beyond the individual. He has extensively studied astrology and other esoteric disciplines as well. He feels Courtney’s extensive knowledge of the tarot and his capturing eye will help spread the awareness of the art of the Tarot and reacquaint the world with the beauty of the contemporary American city. His photos have been show in Timeout New York, The Village Voice, Artnet, The Falmouth Enterprise, Eternal Eye Entertainment, Datacap Capture Conference and the book cover for Reverend Jen’s Artstar:The Adventures of an Underachieving Visionary. Check out his other photos at: www.flickr.com/photos/georgecfilm
Photo by Rebekah Carmichael
A little bit about a few of our models...(more in the deck itself!)
Jonathan Ames (The Magician) is the author of several books including I Pass Like Night, The Extra Man, What's Not to Love? , My Less Than Secret Life, Wake Up, Sir! , I Love You More Than You Know, The Alcoholic, and The Double Life is Twice As Good. A film of his novel, The Extra Man, is in post-production. He is the creator of a new HBO comedy, Bored to Death. www.jonathanames.com
Anthropologist, author, and filmmaker, Lilith Dorsey (The High Priestess), B.A., M.A., is an initiate of Santeria, Voodoo, and New Orleans Voodoo. She is the producer of many documentaries about Voodoo and is well-known throughout the Pagan, New-Age and Spiritualist communities of the U.S. She is the author of Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism. www.lilithdorsey.com
Born and raised in the Barrios of New York, Isabell Rolon (The Empress) is a single mother of twin girls,and has been on the Magickal path for five years. She is a spiritual healer as well as a licensed nurse practitioner. Don't fuck with her.
Amy Uzi Ouzoonian (Lovers-right) is an artist, author and yoga instructor. Her artwork and writing have been documented in anthologies and film. Valmonte Sprout (Lovers-left) is a multimedia visual performance artist with a background in dance. She incorporates silent acting and visual storytelling into her performances and also creates music, experimental video & elaborate costumes. www.valmontesprout.com
Born and raised in the Philippines, Riya Ortiz (Strength) was uprooted from her motherland and transplanted in New York City in 2000. As a queer immigrant Filipina American, she organizes Filipino American youth and works with issues that directly impact them. She uses photography to capture the victories and hardships of working class people in NYC and in the US. Some of her work can be viewed at redpapillon.carbonmade.com.
Patrick "The Mangina" Bucklew (The Hanged Man) is a painter, sculpture, mold maker, performance arist and actor. His art can be seen at themangina.com He also be read about by his personal biographer: jonathanames.com Patricks's art will be featured in this season's "Bored to Death". Patrick Bucklew is currently represented by http://ivybrowngallery.com in New York City.
Kiana Love (Temperance), founder of Be Wild Woman & Kakini Healing, empowers women to reclaim their bodies, free their expression & love feeling sexy. She holds a B.S. in Behavioral Science and has certifications in body mind healing . She is certified by chakra expert Anodea Judith as a Sacred Centers Chakra healer & instructor and is available for lectures, workshops, circles, & healing programs. "Nurturing your body is not a luxury it is essential for your health & happiness" Bewildwoman.com
Velocity Chyaldd (The Star) is front woman to NYC's torch-rock band Vulgaras and producer of the most dangerous burlesque review - !BadAss! Burlesque. She's known for her uncompromising approach to art, her compelling butcher knife performances (as seen on HBO's Real Sex #25), her bold lyrics, and her vibrant vocals. Velocity Chyaldd can be found at www.Vulgaras.net & www.BadAssBurlesque.com
After studying physics and economics in MA, Akinyi Okoth (The Sun) moved to New York City in 2000 and worked in IT tech support and web programming. Now learning Swedish and traveling in Sweden and her homeland of Kenya while crossing her fingers in hopes of getting into graduate school for applied mathematics. Likes include: jazz, rock, pop, dancing, comedy, action movies, comic sports, and being around fun, smart people.
Moby (King of Coins) has made far too much music to list all of it in one little box.
He has produced over 20 albums, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and earning numerous Grammy nominations. In 2009, he released the album "Wait for Me" on his own 'Little Idiot' label and is currently touring extensively in the U.S. and Europe. www.moby.com
Jennifer Glick isn't really the Queen of Coins but is her mother's best girl. She writes, tells stories on stage and every once in a while, performs some burlesque. You may have seen her at a The Moth story slam, at Brad Lawrence's and Cindy Freeman's Stories at the Creek or Adam Wade's True Tales of College. Jennifer's Virgo soul loves you all very much and wants the best for you. Don't disappoint her.
K'hia Fulton (Knight of Coins) works upstairs from Courtney and is a student of forensic accounting.
Ben Riendeau (Page of Coins) is the cranky guy who works in the office downstairs. He cancels lunch plans a lot. Someday, he would like to own a cat suit.
Bob McArthur (King of Cups) is a professional entertainer. He lives in Brooklyn and
works year round as a celebrity impersonator, artist, singer, songwriter, musician, DJ and actor. www.showstopperent.com
Imakhu Mwt Shekemet (Queen of Cups) is a Kemetic Priestess, storyteller, lecturer, motivational speaker, musician, vocalist, writer, TV/Radio host & producer, visual artist.She is the author of books, "Understanding Kemetic (Egyptian) Magick" and "The Cowrie Blessings Book: Nu Afrakan Words of Wisdom."Imakhu shares the ancient metaphysical mysticism of the sacred art of bellydance for empowerment and global healing. http://www.imakhu.com
Halleluyah Wolcott (Knight of Cups) is an actor, poet, linguist and an aspiring “Renaissance Man”. He's been acting professionally for four years inception, but has been a character his entire life.
“Life is what you make it” is a creed he lives by and currently, he's making a masterpiece.
Larkin Grimm (Page of Cups) is a musician born in Memphis, TN into the spiritual commune/cult 'The Holy Order of MANS''--but later left it. She won a scholarship to study at Yale and at 20, left school and moved to Alaska, where she began to experiment with singing. She then returned to Yale, where she recorded 'Harpoon', inspired by a love affair. She has since produced albums: 'The Last Tree' and 'Parplar'. She now lives in New York. www.larkingrimm.net
Master Lee (King of Wands) is an Artist & Life coach. He co-curated the reopening of The Cathedral at St. John and runs an ongoing monthly true story series called Talkingstick at the Rubin Museum of Art. He has appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, MTV and Sesame Street. You can find out more at www.talkingstick.us
N (The Devil) is an multi-form, multi-media artist who is a Jill of All Trades best known as “The NC17 Of Burlesque”. In addition to co-producing her hit burlesque show HyperGender Burlesque in NYC, she is a videographer, professional singer, makeup artist, model, sex blogger & most awesomeness person. Read more about her at www.thevaginaadventures.com, www.hypergender.com and www.nc17ofburlesque.com. Plus, she's a Witch. :)
Reverend Jen Miller (Queen of Wands) writes the column "Diary of an Art Star" for Artnet and is a regular contributor to Nerve.com. She is the host of the Anti-Slam open mic and author of Reverend Jen's Really Cool Neighborhood, and Live Nude Elf,and star and writer of television showThe Adventures of Electra Elf and Fluffer. Her handmade books are collected by the Whitney Museum of American Art. www.revjen.com
Ben Devoe (Knight of Wands) is a man "with the body of a Celtic Warrior and the mind of an artist" is originally from Ohio where he studied painting and raised a rescued dog named Boo-Boo who chases skateboards. Today Ben lives on a boat in New York City's harbor where he throws raucous "boat parties" that satisfy the inner pirate in us all.
Sybelle Silverphoenix (Page of Wands) was born, raised and resides in the Bronx. She grew up singing and folk dancing for the Manhattan Hungarian community. In 2009, she began learning the art of fire dance. She has performed at Webster Hall, and other various clubs and parties around New York City. As an actress, she has had roles in numerous films including "Finding Forrester" and "Gaia".
Omir F. Desvraines (King of Swords) is a member of a Voudon temple who has followed the path of the Gods, learning and spreading Their wisdom and lechery where ever he goes.
Gillian S. Wilson (Knight of Swords) is an artist based in Brooklyn NY. She understands herself through fire which is vibrant, protecting, and burning. She experiences magic through her own solo rituals.
Wilson Joel Rios (Page of Swords) was born in Puerto Rico and at the age of seven, moved to Brooklyn, NY. He is currently majoring in Art Education at Pratt Institute and is also an aspiring model, working his way through school . To see more photos check him out on Facebook here.
Michael Graham (The Emperor) walks in the company of angels and is a lover of all living things. He considers himself an ardent spiritual seeker and describes his spiritual alignment as Pan-Religious while being Truth centered. Learning from many philosophies, he seeks to find truth in each idea and use it as a stepping stone to even higher truths. His joy is bringing healing in the form of LovingLight to everyone he meets.
Reverend Billy (The Hierophant) and the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir believe that Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. The corporations want us to have experiences only through their products. He likes independent shops and asks that local activists who are defending themselves against supermalls, nuke plants, gentrification – call on the Rev and his choir and they'll come and put on their "Fabulous Worship!" www.revbilly.com
Abby Hertz is a visual artist, performance artist, and writer living in Brooklyn with her husband and cat. Her proud answer to the question, "so, what do you do for a living?" is that she eats fire and paints her vagina, which actually are her two main sources of income. She can be found on Facebook HERE.
