Interim Tarot: Part II (Canceled)

The Interim Tarot: Part II is a 78-card deck that reinterprets the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system through original ink drawings. Created by interdisciplinary artist Linda Benjamin, the project began as a personal meditation following a significant loss, evolving into a full deck designed to structure conversations with oneself and others. The deck was intended to be printed on 310 gsm linen card stock with rounded corners, offering variations with gradient borders or full bleed edges on the card fronts.

This iteration of the Interim Tarot was planned for production at Shuffled Ink in Orlando, FL, with guidebooks printed by Sixth Street Printing in Austin, TX. The campaign offered various configurations, including a limited first edition with a custom kraft two-part sturdy box and a 50-page comprehensive instruction booklet written by the artist. Despite the detailed production plans and the artist's dedication, this specific Kickstarter campaign was canceled, preventing its release.

The deck's concept emphasizes an 'interim space in time,' reflecting the creator's personal journey and the uncertain period of its creation during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak. This context suggests a deck designed for introspection, coping, and finding structure amidst confusion, making it a tool for personal growth and self-reflection.

This deck would appeal to tarot readers who appreciate artist-driven, hand-drawn interpretations of the Rider-Waite-Smith system, particularly those drawn to ink-based art styles. It is suitable for individuals seeking a deck for deep introspection and personal growth, especially during times of transition or uncertainty. Collectors interested in indie decks with a strong personal narrative and unique artistic vision would also find this deck compelling.

Linda Benjamin is an interdisciplinary artist originally from Chicago, who moved to Brooklyn and now resides in Austin, Texas. Her journey with tarot began seriously four years prior to the campaign, following the sudden loss of her father, using card drawing as a ritual to structure conversations with herself. A massage therapist by trade for over 13 years, Benjamin lost her job due to the COVID-19 outbreak in spring 2020, which prompted her to launch her 'Indie deck career.' The Interim Tarot project, initially a series of 78 original drawings for meditation, quickly escalated into a full-time endeavor.