                             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. In the proverb of storytelling, psychics, and astrologers have an assigned position as the all-knowing gypsy with profound visions, within all concurrent and historical culturesa charged spirit of the ethereal that encompasses destiny, luck, and faith.  Combining the elements of the real (photographic) and the surreal (painting) to facilitate a broad & reflexive mixed-media dialogue that discerns the characters, their powers, and the significance of their presence in this natural world. So that together, we may raise the vibration of consciousness.

Justin Aversano - Smoke and Mirrors - Collection of 78 Tarot Por

- Title: Knight of Coins

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Mystic

- Crystal: Blue Topaz

Smoke and Mirrors #26. Knight of Coins

- Title: Death

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Mother & Father

- Crystal: Crocoite

Smoke and Mirrors #25. Death

- Title: Justice

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Activator

- Crystal: Jade

Smoke and Mirrors #21. Justice

- Title: Six of Staffs

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Psychonaut & Writer

- Crystal: Beryl

Smoke and Mirrors #20. Six of Staffs

- Title: The Chariot

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Kabbalist

- Crystal: Obsidian

Smoke and Mirrors #15. The Chariot

- Title: The Emperor

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Past-life Regression Therapist

- Crystal: Ruby

Smoke and Mirrors #3. The Emperor

- Title: Temperance

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Energy Healer

- Crystal: Garnet

Smoke and Mirrors #2. Temperance

- Title: Ten of Cups
- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Twins

- Crystal: Angel Aura Quartz

Smoke and Mirrors #78. Ten of Cups

Lope

"'Lope' by Jenni Pasanen - 100 iterations 
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'Lope' is Jenni Pasanen's first long-form generative AI collection and is a study of humans as emotional animals. 'Lope' invites us to contemplate the interplay between the rational and the emotional, the programmed and the spontaneous. 
This collection is a metaphor for a lope's smooth and effortless stride in the physical world and the fluidity and gracefulness sought by AI and human imagination. While AI absences a natural emotional component due to its programming and data inputs, and human imagination is constrained by individual experiences and cognitive abilities, the 'Lope' series mean to invite the audience to free exploration and creative expression, merging human & machine skill. 
In this context, 'lope' is a powerful symbol of transcending existing boundaries and embracing curiosity, unlocking new possibilities for the artist herself. Departing from her customary practice of creating digital drawings using Artbreeder, AI, and Photoshop, Jenni embarks on a new chapter characterized by the pursuit of more surprise through an AI system beyond her ordinary control. By embracing the concept of 'Lope,' we are encouraged to break free from constraints, cultivate open-mindedness, and embrace the rhythmic patterns of creative thought. This approach allows for the convergence of AI and human imagination.


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3D NFT Artwork Reveal - Late August

Physical Exhibition - September 6 at Venus Over Manhattan on 55 Great Jones Street in NYC.

Cognition

Cognition #364. The Making Of A Modernist

OpenSea Shared Storefront

Nuru

Edition: 1/1

Photographer: Alexandru Chitu

Location: Zanzibar, Red Earth Village

Zanzibar's Kids #01

- Title: Seven of Coins

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Art Gallerist & Artist

- Crystal: Tanzanite

Smoke and Mirrors #23. Seven of Coins

- Title: Ace of Staffs

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Pyramid Oracle 

- Crystal: Aventurine

Smoke and Mirrors #41. Ace of Staffs

- Title: Page of Cups

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Oracle

- Crystal: Actinolite

Smoke and Mirrors #22. Page of Cups

- Title: Five of Coins

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Photographer

- Crystal: Hemimorphite

Smoke and Mirrors #75. Five of Coins

- Title: King of Cups

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Baye Fall

- Crystal: Vanadinite

Smoke and Mirrors #74. King of Cups

- Title: Two of Staffs

- Artist: Justin Aversano

- Medium: Darkroom Print

- Original Dimensions: 16" x 20"

- Edition: 1/1

- Talent: Shamanic Alchemist

- Crystal: Carnelian