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The Artists' Oracle
London, England, United Kingdom
Aim
A collaboration between White Crypt Project Space and Dream Guide Tree Carr to produce a 30 Card Oracle Deck inspired by artists' dreams.
What is The Artists' Oracle?
The Artists’ Oracle is a unique initiative galvanised by the collaborative effort of White Crypt and Tree Carr, a dream guide and author, whose work explores the esoteric realms of dreams, death and divination.
Together, we are inviting 30 artists to each produce one unique artwork that will be used to produce a single card, that will then become part of The Artists’ Oracle deck. There is no other comparable project of its kind; The Artists' Oracle is exceptional for its attempt to bring together unique artworks - conceived and made especially for this initiative - in such a format.
Each artist is invited to work with their dreams as inspiration for their design. The artists will be introduced to the concept of ‘conscious dreaming’, where a person explores the depths of their unconscious mind through interpreting and engaging with their dreams. Through a series of workshops with the artists, Tree Carr will help guide them on their journey. After the workshops the artists will produce their designs, drawing upon their experiences and the practices they have developed. In this way, The Artists’ Oracle will be a conduit into a collective imagination, offering a unique and exciting opportunity to engage with artworks in a very special format. Oracle cards are commonly used to gain insight into one’s own emotions and feelings. A card is drawn at random from the deck and you are invited to reflect on its meaning as an aid to self-reflection and mindfulness.
Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that dreams present an important view into the collective unconsciousness and that many of the symbols and images contained in our dreams have a universal meaning. Jung believed that the collective unconscious was an inherited collection of knowledge and images, also called archetypes, that every human being has at birth. He believed that for the most part individuals are unaware of the images and ideas contained in their collective unconscious. However, at times of personal crisis - and we could also say here global crisis - the psyche can open a door to the collective unconscious and to images contained in the unconscious, both of which might be accessed through dreams.
How to use The Artists’ Oracle
The cards can be used as a daily ritual, or when you feel that you need some guidance in your life. Shuffle the cards and pull out the one that you feel drawn to. The cards might highlight your emotional state of mind, provide you with an answer that resonates, or just simply give you the right amount of energy to keep you going!
Surrender yourself to the cards and their symbols, and let your inner guide teach you what needs to be learned today. Remember that each interpretation is subjective to your own being and that their narratives will vary from day to day. Some symbols might bring back memories, show your deepest aspirations, or reflect your desires and fears. Simply notice what comes to mind and embrace it.
Invited artists
For this project we have decided to collaborate with thirty international emerging and mid-career contemporary artists.
Below is the list of our confirmed selection:
Catalogue
Accompanying the The Artists’ Oracle deck will be a catalogue of the project. Containing reproductions of the artists’ original oracle artworks along with an essay by Tree Carr, and interpretations of the artworks drawn from interviews with the participating artists. Thus the catalogue will act both as a manual to interpret The Artists’ Oracle and as a guide for us to embark upon your own journey of conscious dreaming.
What you will get
The Artists’ Oracle Deck (30 cards + booklet)
30 Card Set (70 x 120 mm) printed in 330 gs/sqm Triplex Paper
Small Keyword booklet with Artists' names and Artworks Titles
Matt Heavyweight Box
Add-ons
The Artists’ Oracle Catalogue (A5, full colour)
The Artists’ Oracle Catalogue displays card artwork in full colour and includes transcriptions from artists’ conversation with Dream Guide Tree Carr, delving into the possible meanings of each card. The catalogue also includes an introduction, as well as an essay on ‘Conscious Dreaming’, both written by author Tree Carr. The catalogue will be soft cover perfect bound and A5 in size (210 x 148 mm)
Dream Bundles
Lovely handmade Dream Bundles which include one palo santo stick, one selenite wand, one sachet of Mugwort Tea and dried flowers. The bundle comes with a little ‘how to use’ guide.
The Artists’ Oracle Tote Bag (Double sided Print on Natural Canvas 36x39cm)
Natural canvas tote bag with The Artists’ Oracle design on its front, and White Crypt website address on its back. This bag easily holds several books up to A4 in size, with more space than you think for everyday necessities!
Online workshop with Dream Guide Tree Carr
Dream Guide and author Tree Carr will be leading a 90 minutes online workshop on the topic on ‘What is Conscious Dreaming?’. The talk will be followed by an open Q&A with the author, where members of the public will be able to ask Tree questions. The date of the workshop will be communicated via email at the end of the campaign. Please note that if you are unable to attend, you will be sent the recorded video of the workshop!
(image courtesy of She's Lost Control, London)
Who we are
Anaïs Lerendu & Maddie Brown (White Crypt, London)
White Crypt is a project space dedicated to working with emerging artists and budding curators. We present solo and group exhibitions, as well as performances and events, in a unique setting. The space is located in the crypt of St Mark’s Church, Oval, London.
White Crypt believes in the power of community as evidenced through our gathering of both UK-based and international artists and curators, and our desire to welcome those within and outside of the art circle. Indeed, as we are situated beneath a church in the heart of south London - and given the eccentric, unimposing and honest nature of the space - White Crypt has been able to develop a unique relationship with its immediate neighbourhood.
The space was founded by Anaïs Lerendu who opened White Crypt in November 2016 and Madeleine Brown joined as co-director in June 2019.
White Crypt is a non-profit company registered in England and Wales.
Tree is a Dream Guide and published Author and her book ‘DREAMS: How to Connect With Your Dreams to Enrich Your Life’, was released December 2018. She is currently writing her second book on dreams called ‘Conscious Dreamer’’ to be released May 2021 and is also working on her first book on the topic of death, to be released Autumn 2021.
As a Dreaming Guide, Tree helps those seeking to activate, explore and further understand their dream realms by cultivating a bespoke daily dreaming practise. Her workshops, courses and retreats have ventured from London throughout the UK, Europe, Canada and USA. She is also booked for one-on-one dreaming guidance where the session delves into dream interpretation, healing and dreaming plant ceremonies. Tree works closely with oneirogens (dreaming plants and herbs) as part of her conscious dreaming practice and facilitates workshops and ceremonies to connect people more deeply into their dream-work vis-a -vis plant consciousness.
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Why we need your support?
We need your help to bring this labour of love to life while keeping it cost-effective and accessible to everyone. Your contribution to The Artists' Oracle project will help us cover some of the costs in advance of the production of the first edition of the decks and catalogues.
Postage cost
When pledging for a reward, please ensure to add the additional postage cost required for either UK (Option 1) or International postage (Option 2) at checkout yourself.
Sustainability
The majority of our products are eco-friendly and biodegradable, from our natural cotton tote bag to our lovely handmade Dream Bundles. We are also committing to use bio-degradable packaging to send your products in the best sustainable way.
This project successfully funded on 21st April 2021