Making The Patella Tarot

The Patella Tarot is a deeply personal and politically charged deck created by nonbinary artist and disabled poet Paint A.F. The deck aims to illuminate invisible disabilities, empower activists, and explore themes of queer identity through the metaphor of the creator's own body. Launched in 2020, this project reflects a unique intersection of art, activism, and personal experience, offering a fresh perspective on traditional tarot.

The deck is described as a "modern queer eclectic tarot," suggesting a departure from conventional imagery and interpretations. Its focus on making the "invisible visible" implies an exploration of often-overlooked aspects of identity and experience, particularly those related to disability and queer life. The inclusion of a guidebook is confirmed through reward tiers, indicating that the deck provides context and meaning for its unique symbolism.

Paint A.F.'s background as a neurodivergent, spiritual, and relationship anarchist poet informs the deck's conceptual framework, promising a rich, multi-layered reading experience. The Patella Tarot is positioned not just as a divination tool, but as an instrument for self-reflection, social commentary, and empowerment, particularly for those navigating similar lived experiences.

This deck is ideal for queer individuals, activists, and those with invisible disabilities seeking a tarot deck that reflects their experiences and empowers their journey. It will appeal to readers who appreciate highly personal, expressive, and politically conscious art styles, and who are looking for a non-traditional, intuitive reading experience. Experienced tarot readers interested in diverse perspectives and unique symbolic systems will also find this deck compelling.

Paint A.F. is a nonbinary artist and disabled poet, known for their published poetry chapbook "Heavy Backpack" (2017). As a neurodivergent, spiritual, and relationship anarchist individual, Paint A.F. brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to The Patella Tarot. The deck is a direct extension of their lived experience, aiming to make the "invisible visible" by using their own body as a metaphor to explore themes of queer identity and invisible disability, while also empowering activists through its symbolism.