"The j.No NoMoPoMo Mojo Tarot"



Major Arcana Wands Cups Swords Disks
Model=
The Fool		 Model=Marilyn
Ace of Wands		 Model=Nikki Link: http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=46967
Ace of Cups		 Models=Hae & Dan
Ace of Swords		 Model:Ciani
Ace of Disks
Model=Stephan
I. The Magician		 Model=
Two of Wands		 Models=Nikki & anon.
Two of Cups		 Model=Haiqing
Two of Swords		 Model=Melissa
Two of Disks
Model=Marianna
II. The High Priestess		 [card]
Three of Wands		 Models=j-No, Giusy, Agnese
Three of Cups		 Models=anonymous
Three of Swords		 Model=Deborito
Three of Disks
Model=Kerri Link: http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=39743
III. The Empress		 Model=Sher
Four of Wands		 Model=Pal
Four of Cups		 Model=Kevin
Four of Swords		 Models=F.E.A.R.
Four of Disks
Model=
IV. The Emperor		 Model=Nikki
Five of Wands		 Model=Wei
Five of Cups		 Model=Dave
Five of Swords		 Model=[band]
Five of Disks
Model=Othmar
V. The Heirophant		 Model=Don
Six of Wands		 Model=Tigress
Six of Cups		 Models: Myst and Hae
Six of Swords		 [card]
Six of Disks
[card]
VI. The Lovers		 Model=Vasco
Seven of Wands		 Model=Vernita
Seven of Cups		 Model=Neva
Seven of Swords		 Model=Chuck
Seven of Disks
Model=Sir Guy 7
VII. The Chariot		 Model=Marlene
Eight of Wands		 [card]
Eight of Cups		 Model=Paola
Eight of Swords		 Model=Nikki Link: http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=46967
Eight of Disks
Model=Roberta
VIII. Strength		 Model=j-No
Nine of Wands		 [card]
Nine of Cups		 Model=Benoit
Nine of Swords		 Model=j-No
Nine of Disks
Model=Marilyn
IX. The Hermit		 Model=
Ten of Wands		 [card]
Ten of Cups		 Model=Shawn
Ten of Swords		 Model=Neva
Ten of Disks
model=Julie Loest
X. Wheel of Fortune		 Model=j-No
Page of Wands		 Model=Rose
Page of Cups		 Model=Sam
Page of Swords		 Model=Kim
Page of Disks
Model: Jo. Link: http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=7621
XI. Justice		 Model=Klaus
Knight of Wands		 [card]
Knight of Cups		 Model=Piernicola
Knight of Swords		 Model=Spudy
Knight of Disks
Model=CarlG
XII. The Hanged Man		 Model=Giusy
Queen of Wands		 [card]
Queen of Cups		 Model=Paola
Queen of Swords		 Model=Marilyn
Queen of Disks
Model=Hope
XIII. Death		 Model=Juan
King of Wands		 Model=Vasco
King of Cups		 Model=T.M.
King of Swords		 Model=Bobby
King of Disks
Model: Hae. Link: http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=63830
XIV. Temperance		 Models=j-No,Dorothy,Kerri
XV. The Devil		 Models=The Twins
XVI. The Tower		 Model=Destiny
XVII. The Star		 Come visit
my store
on CafePress!
Model=Keesha Diamond
XVIII. The Moon		 Model=Howard
XIX. The Sun		 Model=Ramona
XX. Judgment		 Model=Kim
XXI. The World (Cosmos)

I have taken on the intimidating task of recreating the entire 78-card Tarot deck, attempting to inject some humor and social commentary into the all-too sacrosanct (and nearly always kitschy) fortune-telling medium. Although others have attempted a photographic Tarot, I know of none completed that are not insipid and/or really crappy. My hope is that mine are neither crappy or insipid.

My resumê.

My interpretations have little to do with the traditional meanings of the cards and in some cases are in direct contradiction. However, I think that this project is within the original intent of the Tarot, which is as a game (Trumps) and as a miniature art collection. I am using friends as well as professional models and am approaching each card as a separate piece, therefore there is no uniformity of style, even within specific houses of the deck. The models have acted as muses for me and have either directly or indirectly guided the development of their respective cards. I hope I have done them justice.

I will post new cards as I complete them, so you can monitor my progress or lack thereof.

# MAJOR ARCANA (Trumps) COMPLETED: 19/22; # LEFT TO SHOOT: 3

# MINOR ARCANA (Suits) COMPLETED: 39/56; # LEFT TO SHOOT: 11

Red indicates  cards which have been assigned to someone already.
Half red/half gray indicates multi-character cards for which some models are committed.
Grayscale indicates cards which have a concept worked up, but are not assigned yet. 
Models still needed!. If you work in or travel to the NYC area, Email me.
To view rough sketches of my available cards, click here.
Only the reverse side is shown for cards whose front has not yet been created.
By holding the mouse over a thumbnail you can read the name of the card's model(s).

** Click on the thumbnails to view a larger version **

Model: MJ

Digital Photography & Montaging: James X. Nova

 I would like to acknowledge the following people who have boldly entrusted their likenesses to me, contributed vital creative input, and provided necessary critiques and encouragement: Howie, Juicy Fruit, Dolce Agnese, The Count, Haiqing, Mel B, Marianna, Kevin, Deborito, Moose, Glen Z, Vasco, Sir Guy 7, Benoit, Kim, Paola, Mariya X, Tex-Mex, Bobby F,  Don Juan, Klaus, Lola Luscious, Shawnie, Spudy, Keesha Diamond <>, The Real Ramona, Othmar, J-Waka, Ali, Ouathek, Princess DIE, Sammy K., St. Paul, Che Ladybug, Totally Jo, the Black Rose of Texas, the j-LOest, Don Q., Danny Mac, Tigress, Cyn, Hae, Kerri, Dorothy, Simi, Jason, D1-Sides, Special K I & II, Robyn, Neva, Sham Adams, Eye-Lene, Darling Nikki, Joe Coyle, Blacque Jacques, MJ.


Immense thanks to two very special people: Hope Sanford, who introduced me to Mexican Loteria matchboxes (derived from the Tarot) and who provided the inspiration to create my own deck, and most of all to my wife, Marilyn Mock, whose innate grasp of the essence of art objects and objective criticism of both design and conceptual success are completely indispensable.








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