Some history From the time I returned to painting, for over 10 years, I always had the goal of making my own cards ... THE TAROT parallel study after study with various schools and workshops I chose the Jodorowsky Tarot, not only because I was drawn to his work and have followed his career, but because I think it is always learning and its interpretation is more accurate to original, and gives me confidence and is on the line closest to my interests. On a trip to Paris with total sales of my work for several years, I met him and left a tip: my place was here Valdivia and should enhance my work. In this way the letters misplaced always used, and a store bought a tarot learning. Tarot of Marseilles was a very particular, with the 22 mysteries accompanied by the four aces, representatives of the minor arcana. This seemed a good idea: it was a friendly way of introducing, in some way, to those who follow the arcana, and give rise closer to continue the study of the letters when they are familiar with them. That motivated me if I did, I would also with this condition, giving the possibility to continue the project the full deck.
Under the tutelage of artist Pablo Schalscha, whom I greatly admire, "studied the collage as a new language. I was very interested in his work and composition, and was a great experience to listen and learn from it. CONARTE suggested I apply for, and I really appreciate your support and generosity. Fortunately, I was selected ...
In this project, I decided to abide by the images of the tarot of Marseille, which meant that otherwise would be a collage with another sense, emerging a kind of mosaic, as I said Paul. By adding the intention of touch Valdivian my pictorial language and build on the book "The Way of Tarot" Jodorowsky, he had his own personality.
advise me with the talent and generosity of Victor Ruiz Santiago, who was very helpful in the design process and supported me all the time, which gave me much confidence in what he was doing, and I am very grateful for their support . About
welcomed me and offered me a studio space to work in his office, architect and engineer Cynthia Ulloa acoustic Roberto Flores (the loyal friendship of both his opinion always accurate and honest, accepting the disorder as confetti ...) , and the architect Francisco Biscupovic with its excellent music, were key ... without the atmosphere that existed at my work place not be the same. (thanks guys!) I invite you to find your letter!
In the beginning, I started with the study of each letter. Each has rebuilt many details that paper, watercolors, photos from magazines that were saved and my reach, as a challenge ... to go to work, I learned more from each of what I studied for many years and surely one day it will be difficult to feel completely sure of their learning, they never stop learning from them.
The course of this work in series so did his particular, taught me to defend my position, to work hard against time and appreciate what I have: my intuition mis hijos, mi familia, mi obra, mis seres queridos, mis amigos.
La intención es que el observador, o quien estudie El Tarot por medio de estas cartas, se deje llevar por los detalles de cada una y descubra las pistas mediante los recortes, no sin dejar de lado el humor, y la parte lúdica que siempre me motiva y representa… y que humildemente ofrezco.
Tal vez no sea fidedignas en su interpretación, pero es lo que ocurrió, y respeté lo que el material y mi inspiración hicieron en conjunto, todos nos podemos equivocar, y yo lo hago muchas veces, pero en la fe está la certeza…
El tarot no es sólo “verse la suerte”, como comúnmente se dice. Es un lenguaje que refleja the ways of the human soul, the moods, the courage to meet the personal projects and being true to himself. Each letter is part of us, and each has something interesting to say. All the elements, events and people that knew more deeply in that moment of great personal importance, was a true act of magic. Thanks for coming to share it.
MY sincere thanks to the Cultural Corporation CECS MUNICIPAL AND THAT WITHOUT ITS MANAGEMENT IS AMONG U.S. WOULD NOT WORK.
Claudia Retamal, 5 May 2010.
