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Ciro Marchetti

Deck Designer & Artist

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Ciro Marchetti’s career as an illustrator and graphic designer has spanned working in three continents. A founding partner of the largest graphic design company in South America. His work involved package design, corporate identity programs, and branding for a number of major multinational corporations. His personal illustration work has been licensed and reproduced worldwide. He has taught and given lectures on digital art at the Art Institute. Over the last 18 years he has been actively involved in the world of cartomancy having produced a number decks, including The Gilded Tarot, Tarot of Dreams, Lenormand and Kipper, initially as self-published editions and also licensed internationally in multiple languages.

Ciro contributed the website art work for StaarCon 2021, 2022 and 2023.

 

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It Takes Three to Tango
It Takes Three to Tango Part 1
Friday Jan 20, 2023 Salon A 2:00 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti

​For centuries the tool of tarot has been delivered via cards with printed imagery, each containing scenes, characters, patterns, and symbols to serve as visual devices to communicate their meaning. But their true potential is realized when those images are transformed in the mind of each individual reader. This symbiotic duet between designer and reader is what provides the real magic and infinite possibilities. But now there is a third participant to the dance.

Session 1. I will use various cards to demonstrate the creative balance between established traditional representations and personal directions, in order to achieve new imagery that embraces more contemporary social values and circumstances.

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It Takes Three to Tango
It Takes Three to Tango Part 2
Friday Jan 20, 2023 Salon A 3:00 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti

For centuries the tool of tarot has been delivered via cards with printed imagery, each containing scenes, characters, patterns, and symbols to serve as visual devices to communicate their meaning. But their true potential is realized when those images are transformed in the mind of each individual reader. This symbiotic duet between designer and reader is what provides the real magic and infinite possibilities. But now there is a third participant to the dance.

Session 2.

I will also be showing segments from various animation projects that incorporate brief additional dimensions of time to what were previously static printed images of frozen instances. The purpose of these segments is for relaxation, meditative preparations for a reading, and also for general reference to various tarot associations.

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It Takes Three to Tango
It Takes Three to Tango Part 3
Friday Jan 20, 2023 Salon A 4:00 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti

​For centuries the tool of tarot has been delivered via cards with printed imagery, each containing scenes, characters, patterns, and symbols to serve as visual devices to communicate their meaning. But their true potential is realized when those images are transformed in the mind of each individual reader. This symbiotic duet between designer and reader is what provides the real magic and infinite possibilities. But now there is a third participant to the dance.

Session 3. The introduction of a new dance partner in the form of AI, artificial intelligence. AI will, like it or not, have a profound effect on the creative and production process, commercial repercussions, and no doubt also raise some interesting discussions within the community regarding the spiritual considerations of using such decks.

To better understand the significance, I will demonstrate the basic process behind the production of such imagery and be giving away to the in-person attendees sample signed prints of what may well be the very first samples of what will be an interesting, questionable, but inevitable future.

We will end with an open discussion regarding AI, where we can share our views, enthusiasm, or concerns, regarding its significance.

 

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The Art of Visual Communication
Sunday Jan 23, 2022 Public Track 2:15 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti

Looking back at almost 18 years involved with Tarot?? It's been quite a journey. I'll be discussing how and why I initially got involved. What was my preparation and approach, and how that changed over the years. Reviewing what hopefully worked but also what didn't. A general summary of the power of imagery and its application to cartomancy. A creative process that required a balance of both respecting tradition but also challenging it. A closer look at a number of cards from several of my decks, with a more in depth explanation of them, pointing out details and context that may not be initially apparent. But in doing so may provide different perspectives to consider in a reading.

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A Journey as the Companion of Fools
Saturday Jan 23, 2021 Track 3 12:30 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti
Moderated by by Frank Kwiatkowski

A look back over the past 16 years of my involvement in the fascinating word of Tarot; the art, the business, the community. (This is a pre-recorded presentation. Submit your questions in the chat, and then join us for a short, live, Q and A session with the artist in the next session, right here on the Main Stage.

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Ciro Answers Your Questions
Saturday Jan 23, 2021 Track 3 1:40 pm
Presented by Ciro Marchetti
Moderated by by Frank Kwiatkowski

After enjoying the prerecorded session, join the artist for a short session to hear his answers to your questions.

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Tarot Art and Artists Breakfast and Discussion
Sunday Jan 24, 2021 Track 1 8:45 am
Presented by Benebell Wen, Christiana Gaudet, Ciro Marchetti & Gita Rash

Why did our artists create the cards the way they did? What are our favorite card depictions, and why? How do different types of art stimulate our physic senses differently? How would you like to depict the cards? What sort of deck would you design if you could? Be part of a conversation about our art and with our artists.

StaarCast Video

Take a look back over the past 16 years of Ciro Marchetti's involvement in the fascinating word of Tarot; the art, the business, the community. Ciro pre-recorded this video for his presentation at StaarCon 2021 and has generously allowed us to share this special time with you! Note: Live Q&A is not included. --- Ciro Marchetti – Artist Born in Italy and brought up in the UK. He now resides in the USA. Following a professional career as a partner of a graphic design company that spanned working in Europe, South America and the US, Ciro Marchetti has over the last few years dedicated an increasing amount of time to his personal illustrations. Using his now preferred digital medium, Ciro has produced many Tarot and cartomancy decks, including the Gilded Tarot, the Tarot of Dreams and the Legacy of the Divine Tarot. Various other images have been licensed as posters and jig saw puzzles worldwide and reproduced in magazines. In addition to these projects he also teaches and gives lectures on digital imagery at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute. #CiroMarchetti #StaarCon

Take a look back over the past 16 years of Ciro Marchetti's involvement in the fascinating word of Tarot; the art, the business, the community.

Ciro pre-recorded this video for his presentation at StaarCon 2021 and has generously allowed us to share this special time with you!

Note: Live Q&A is not included.

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Ciro Marchetti – Artist

Born in Italy and brought up in the UK. He now resides in the USA.

Following a professional career as a partner of a graphic design company that spanned working in Europe, South America and the US, Ciro Marchetti has over the last few years dedicated an increasing amount of time to his personal illustrations. Using his now preferred digital medium, Ciro has produced many Tarot and cartomancy decks, including the Gilded Tarot, the Tarot of Dreams and the Legacy of the Divine Tarot.

Various other images have been licensed as posters and jig saw puzzles worldwide and reproduced in magazines.

In addition to these projects he also teaches and gives lectures on digital imagery at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute.

#CiroMarchetti #StaarCon

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A Journey as the Companion of Fools with Ciro Marchetti | StaarCon 2021

StaarCast 657 views April 1, 2021 4:59 pm

🌟 Learn more about StaarCon: https://www.staarcon.com/ ✴️ Register for StaarCon: http://tickets.staarcon.com The second episode of StaarCast features well-known tarot artist Ciro Marchetti. In his conversation with your host, Christiana Gaudet, Ciro shares some great stories. If you have ever wanted a peek into the mind that designed some of the best-loved tarot decks of the past sixteen years, this episode will delight you. Ciro Marchetti burst onto the tarot scene in 2004 with Gilded Tarot . Since then he has produced numerous tarot decks, two Lenormand decks, a Kipper deck and an oracle deck. His fanciful, colorful art style captures the imagination, inspires intuition, and has expanded our vision of what a cartomancy deck can be. Ciro Marchetti is also one of the StaarCon Constellation, the organizing body who first conceived of StaarCon and is working to make this annual conference a reality. --- Ciro Marchetti is an award-winning artist from the United Kingdom. He studied art in London, followed by a career working in Europe and South America where he co-founded what became the largest graphic design agency in the region. He later transferred to the United States where he opened a branch office based in Miami. In addition to managing his company, Ciro also gave workshops and lectures on digital imagery and illustration at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute. He continues to create his own personal style of visionary art. Ciro's eclectic portfolio of offerings includes award-winning cartomancy decks, posters, and jigsaw puzzles along with tarot-themed ceramic inlayed wooden boxes, reading cloths, bags, and kimono-style gowns. Follow Ciro online: Website: https://www.ciromarchetti.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciro.marchetti Twitter: https://twitter.com/ciromarchetti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciromarchetti.art/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CiroMarc/ --- ✨ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-imagination-and-industry-with-ciro-marchetti/id1529017424 ✨ Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjI0MWYxMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/NTAxYmE2YTMtZTg2ZC00ZjQ0LTllN2MtZjJjNDg2YTRkNWY4?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiuxMqnpN3rAhWK6J4KHQL-AywQkfYCegQIARAF ✨ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RtoafS2MCUSOoqoXmgJxm 💫 StaarCast is also available on iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Anchor.fm, Breaker, and RadioPublic! 🎬 Credits: Hosted by Christiana Gaudet Artwork and video production by Ciro Marchetti Podcast production and social media by Amie & Ryan Mouser Video editing by Isaac Mouser #tarot #podcast #ciromarchetti

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✴️ Register for StaarCon: http://tickets.staarcon.com

The second episode of StaarCast features well-known tarot artist Ciro Marchetti. In his conversation with your host, Christiana Gaudet, Ciro shares some great stories. If you have ever wanted a peek into the mind that designed some of the best-loved tarot decks of the past sixteen years, this episode will delight you.

Ciro Marchetti burst onto the tarot scene in 2004 with Gilded Tarot . Since then he has produced numerous tarot decks, two Lenormand decks, a Kipper deck and an oracle deck. His fanciful, colorful art style captures the imagination, inspires intuition, and has expanded our vision of what a cartomancy deck can be.

Ciro Marchetti is also one of the StaarCon Constellation, the organizing body who first conceived of StaarCon and is working to make this annual conference a reality.

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Ciro Marchetti is an award-winning artist from the United Kingdom. He studied art in London, followed by a career working in Europe and South America where he co-founded what became the largest graphic design agency in the region. He later transferred to the United States where he opened a branch office based in Miami. In addition to managing his company, Ciro also gave workshops and lectures on digital imagery and illustration at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute. He continues to create his own personal style of visionary art. Ciro's eclectic portfolio of offerings includes award-winning cartomancy decks, posters, and jigsaw puzzles along with tarot-themed ceramic inlayed wooden boxes, reading cloths, bags, and kimono-style gowns.

Follow Ciro online:

Website: https://www.ciromarchetti.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciro.marchetti
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ciromarchetti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciromarchetti.art/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CiroMarc/

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✨ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-imagination-and-industry-with-ciro-marchetti/id1529017424

✨ Subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yZjI0MWYxMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/NTAxYmE2YTMtZTg2ZC00ZjQ0LTllN2MtZjJjNDg2YTRkNWY4?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiuxMqnpN3rAhWK6J4KHQL-AywQkfYCegQIARAF

✨ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RtoafS2MCUSOoqoXmgJxm

???? StaarCast is also available on iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Anchor.fm, Breaker, and RadioPublic!

???? Credits:
Hosted by Christiana Gaudet
Artwork and video production by Ciro Marchetti
Podcast production and social media by Amie & Ryan Mouser
Video editing by Isaac Mouser

#tarot #podcast #ciromarchetti

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Art, Imagination, and Industry with Ciro Marchetti | StaarCast

StaarCast 354 views September 10, 2020 12:05 am

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