Meet COSMOS Artist, Camille Chew

Meet Camille Chew, yet another great artist that is featured in the upcoming Cosmos show! Camille is an illustrator based in Ithaca, New York, and is a graduate from Alfred University where she majored in Art and Design. Her work is filled with colorful patterns, masks, and fearsome witches and warriors! If you’re looking for more of Camille’s work you can hop on over to her website, blog, or find her on instagram @camillechew, and you can find her Phoenix piece in the Cosmos exhibition opening October 30th!


Preview of the Phoenix Constellation

For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Camille illustrated a piece for the constellation Phoenix. In the deck, it represents the World Card and is an Earth Element.

Transformation - Reinvention - Legacy

The constellation Phoenix is a minor constellation in the southern sky. The Phoenix has its origins in ancient Egypt, and has since been incorporated into Greek, Roman, and early Christian mythology. The concepts of infinity, cycles of life and death, resurrection, longevity, and renewal are all a part of Phoenix. Additionally, the Phoenix’s life cycle is directly tied to the element of fire, as the Phoenix dies in an outburst of flames, only to be born again from its own ashes.

In a reading, this card may symbolize a personal transformation and reinvention. This may also indicate an opportunity for an individual to set up their legacy by establishing a foundation from which others can also flourish. What a person leaves behind today will be fuel for a new generation of concepts and ideas. This card may also indicate inheritance, investments, or the sale of a business.

Reversed, it could mean that one may be caught in a bad cycle, repeating bad habits, or that elements from one’s past may continue to haunt them. This may indicate poor spending, or recurring deductions from one’s finances with no gain. It may be a good time to look at one’s resources and adjust any leaky assets.

You can find out more information about this project on the Light Grey Website and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here: http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Thank you for your support!

Meet COSMOS Artist, Boya Sun

The COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck is here! We are proud to present this collaborative, 100 artist deck celebrating the 88 modern constellations, planets, and astral bodies! You can find the pre-sale of the project on the Light Grey Shop here.

As we lead up to the show, opening October 30th, we will be highlighting some of the fantastic illustrations and mythology behind the project- Keep an eye out for your favorite artists and pieces!

Today we are sharing a sneak peek of work by Boya Sun. Boya is an illustrator who was born in Beijing and grew up in Canada, who later went on to study illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. His work boasts dynamic compositions, and intense colors! You can find more of Boya’s work on his website (www.boyasun.com)



About this card:
Scorpius (also known as Scorpio) is one of the oldest constellations in the sky. Scorpius was memorialized after killing Orion for his arrogant exclamation that he could kill all of the animals on Earth. The theme of death is not unfamiliar to Scorpius. Scorpio rules the eighth house, which is the house of death, sex and resources. Of course, none of these aspects should be taken lightly and the seriousness of a Scorpio's demeanor will reflect the things they rule over. Though it is a water sign (which would normally indicate an emotional individual) Scorpio's reserved nature makes them prone to repressing their emotions.

Scorpio is fearless, intense and passionate. They are highly competitive, a trait that comes out in both work and play. They are unafraid of taking risks and often find the thrill that comes with fighting things head-on worth a potential negative outcome. In personal matters, they prefer to see the world in black and white. Highly secretive and easily suspicious of others because of their uncanny ability to see the motives of others, they do not waste time in relationships or matters where they feel at risk or if the other party is acting ambiguously. They know what they want and aren't afraid to get it.

COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck Pre-Sale!

We have huge news! We are proud to present our newest publication, collaborative artist deck, and comprehensive guidebook that celebrates the modern constellations, planetary influences, and mythology of the night sky!

The COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck includes the artwork of 100 illustrators, printmakers, and concept artists from around the globe. The project is an interactive tarot deck that is filled with beautiful and symbolic imagery, the history and myths of the universe, and celestial spreads for readings!

You can read more about the project below, and see the first view of the project on the Light Grey Shop here.



The limited edition COSMOS decks feature gilded edges and gold-foil constellations. The project contains 78 gilded Tarot cards, and 22 gilded Oracle cards, each with quick-reference key-words on the front of each card. The deck is interactive and includes a 150 page guide to how to read the Cosmos, instructions and guidance for eight different spreads, and information on the history, lore and symbolism for each subject.

http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck

Mark your calendars for the opening reception and project release on October 30th from 7-10pm. The COSMOS Exhibition will include a massive fiber-optic installation with all 100 pieces. It will be on display through November 27, 2015.

There are 88 modern constellations in the sky, suspended amongst incredible natural phenomena that shape worlds beyond our own. Billions of people have looked up at the night sky and wondered about their place in the universe. Oracles used the stars to predict events to come and constellations became beacons that could guide travelers across uncharted territory. The night is full of glittering reminders that we may not be alone in this universe. For eons the cosmos have held great significance in countless civilizations, and now, Light Grey Art Lab will turn out the lights and look to the skies. For more information about this project and the contributing artists, please visit www.lightgreyartlab.com/cosmos

Thank you for your support!

Moonlit Tarot Workshop and Study Hall!

Mark your calendars for April 3rd from 6:30-9pm- Light Grey Art Lab is hosting another free Moonlit Tarot Reading workshop! If you have ever been curious about reading tarot, love the artwork, or you just need a refresher- stop by for an evening full of tarot reading and conversation!



This class is designed to teach you more about the symbolism of the cards, give you confidence in reading and storytelling, and understand the connections between cards and real life scenarios!

All are welcome and encouraged to attend! The content and conversation is brand new, so even if you made it to the last class, stop by for practice and more information!



Feel free to bring your own tarot deck, but if you don't have one, you can always borrow one of our Light Grey Tarot. You can check out more details about this event and sign up on our Moonlit Tarot Facebook Event Page. You can also see the full set of photos from the last event on our flickr page. We hope to see you here!

Join us for a Moonlit Tarot Workshop!

If you are interested in tarot cards, want to learn to read, or just curious, we have a great class coming up at Light Grey Art Lab. This Thursday, January 16th from 6-9PM, Lindsay Nohl will be teaching a free workshop on reading and understanding the art of tarot.



Through this class you will learn about some of the symbolism and relationships in the cards, different structures and ways of reading, and the stories of the minor and major arcana. By the end of the class you will be able to start your own mini readings!
You can see more information about this event on the Moonlit Tarot Event Page here! If you have a deck, feel free to bring your own to follow along!



In 2012, Light Grey Art Lab published a collaborative artist deck, including the works of illustrators, designers, and fine artists from around the world. Each artist was given a card at random (to the luck of the draw) and ask to redesign and interpret the meaning and symbolism of the card. As a result, this unique tarot deck is full of beautiful color illustrations, storytelling imagery, and a very readable and comprehensive deck. Along with the cards, there is a 32-page guidebook that will help you along as you learn to read tarot! This is a limited edition publication. You can see the full details of this project here.

We will have several of these decks available for practice and learning during the course! We would love to teach your all of our mystical knowledge- hope to see you here!

The Light Grey Tarot Project

This month, we are paying extra attention to all of the artists and ideas that work towards bringing creatives together! There are so many of the participating artists who have started their owns books, zines, and collaborative studios, as well as those who have just reached out to say hello-- Way to go!

In the last week, we have received our final shipment of the Light Grey Tarot! We are extremely excited to see this project back in our hands, look though all of the gorgeous imagery, and practice some of our tarot reading skills!



This was the first collaborative printed project by Light Grey Art Lab +78 artists from around the world. This project would not have been possible without the research, participation, and artwork of all of the illustrators, designers, and fine artists!

This is a limited edition artist tarot deck, The Light Grey Tarot, filled with over-sized full color cards, a 32-pgae guidebook on how to read tarot, and a digital guide. Each artist was assigned a card at random (up to the fates) with the challenge to redesign and recreate the card and it's meaning. The result, was a collective deck filled with highly thoughtful, smart, and unique images.



We would like to recognize all the artists who participated in this project as well as all of those who have continued to read and use the deck as their own!

If you are interested in this project, have always wanted to learn to read tarot, or just curious about the symbolism, we are actually hosting a Moonlit Tarot Workshop this January at Light Grey Art Lab! January 16th from 6pm-9pm we will be sharing behind the scenes in the creation of tarot imagery, how to do basic readings and tips for interpretation, and sharing insight into the connections between the cards. It will be a free, fun, and mystical evening! All are welcome to attend!

To find out more information about the Light Grey Tarot or this project you can see the listing on the Light Grey Shop. There, you can see the tarot project along with several other Light Grey publications and the intimate and cultural images from the 6 Degrees Exhibition. You can also read more about the Light Grey Tarot and the project on the website here.