Cast a Magic Circle was Irene Mudd’s debut solo exhibition, which opened at Revelry Gallery in Louisville, KY in October 2021. This multimedia body of work reflected upon the personal and collective trauma experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the lens of Tarot as a means of processing and healing.
Reflect What You Are, 2021, 24x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
The World, Suspended, 2021, 24x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
The World, Suspended, detail
Spirit Bath, 2021, 24x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
Spirit Bath, detail
Necessity of Sorrow, 2021, 24x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
Bow To the Tower, 2021, 40x40" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
Bow To the Tower, detail
The Empress, 2021, 20x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
The High Priestess, 2021, 20x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
The Magician, 2021, 20x30" Acrylic, colored pencil & collage on paper, mounted to wood panel.
Creativity Sigil Shield, 2021, 20x20" Acrylic & mylar on paper, mounted to dyed satin fabric, stretched on panel.
Creativity Sigil Shield, detail
Joy Sigil Shield, 2021, 20x20" Acrylic & mylar on paper, mounted to satin fabric, stretched on panel.
Joy Sigil Shield, detail
Transformation Sigil Shield, 2021, 20x20" Acrylic & mylar on paper, mounted to dyed silk, stretched on panel.
Transformation Sigil Shield, detail
Sexuality & Pleasure Sigil Shield, 2021, 20x20" Acrylic & mylar on paper, mounted to velvet fabric, stretched on panel.
Sexuality & Pleasure Sigil Shield, detail
Strength Sigil Shield, 2021, 12x12" Acrylic on paper, mounted to silk, stretched on panel.
Strength Sigil Shield, detail
Love Sigil Shield, 2021, 12x12" Acrylic on paper, mounted to knit fabric, stretched on panel.
Love Sigil Shield, detail
Wisdom Sigil Shield, 2021, 12x12 Acrylic on paper, mounted to silk, stretched on panel.
Wisdom Sigil Shield, detail
Brigid Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered silk, stretched on carved panel.
Brigid Amulet, detail
Medb Amulet, 2021 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered silk, stretched on carved panel.
Hecate Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered velvet, stretched on carved panel.
Hecate Amulet, detail
Hedone Amulet, detail
Airmed Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered silk, stretched on carved panel.
Hestia Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered cotton, stretched on carved panel.
Hestia Amulet, detail
Aine Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered linen, stretched on carved panel.
Aine Amulet, detail
Cliodhna Amulet, 2021, 8x8" Acrylic & colored pencil on paper, mounted on hand-embroidered knit fabric, stretched on carved panel.
Cliodhna Amulet, detail
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