Ellis Nadler’s Cards Of Wu

Ellis Nadler’s fictitious deck of divination cards is a perfect combination of woodcut aesthetic and Hieronymus Bosch insanity; the tools of fortunetellers from some far-off, imaginary realm. Beautifully rendered they are the kind of work that begs to be made into a physical object.

via A Journey Round My Skull

Update: Reader Fritz Bogott contacted Mr. Nadler and posted his response in the comments:

“‘They are currently being made as a hand-printed fine art limited edition (details available later this year). However, due to great interest from people visiting my website I have now made them available to buy online as high quality digital prints. Just follow this link.’“

Posted by Ross Rosenberg on May 26th, 2010
Filed under Art, Future, Surreal

10 Responses to “Ellis Nadler’s Cards Of Wu”

  1. Tertiary Says:
    May 26th, 2010 at 11:06 am

    These are amazing. I absolutely want them.

  2. Heather Says:
    May 26th, 2010 at 11:13 am

    I love it. Just the sort of cards I’m looking for to hang on my wall!!

  3. Jens Alfke Says:
    May 26th, 2010 at 11:56 am

    These are gorgeous! I really hope he finishes the set and publishes them as a physical deck of cards.

    Those who like this might want to check out the Decktet, a real deck of cards with odd, but less dark, divinatory images, that can also be used to play a variety of games (there are six suits, and most cards have two or three suits on them!)

    http://www.fecundity.com/pmagnus/decktet/basics.php

  4. Fritz Bogott Says:
    May 26th, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks, Ross! This made my day!

    I e-mailed Eric and suggested he start taking pre-orders now so he doesn’t have to front the production costs.

  5. Richard Says:
    May 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    wowzers and a half.

  6. Eagle Says:
    May 27th, 2010 at 7:32 am

    Isn’t his name Ellis Nadler?

  7. Ross Rosenberg Says:
    May 27th, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Yeah, you’re totally right. My fault. Fixed.

  8. Valentina Says:
    May 27th, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    This is exactly the kind of post I need today, thought-provoking and inspiring me in my own creative pursuits.

    And yeah, I want a deck too!

  9. Fritz Bogott Says:
    May 27th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    They ARE for sale!

    Ellis says:

    “They are currently being made as a hand-printed fine art limited edition ( details available later this year). However, due to great interest from people visiting my website I have now made them available to buy online as high quality digital prints. Just follow this link: http://www.redbubble.com/people/nadler“

  10. ellis nadler Says:
    June 1st, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    thanks everyone for the uplifting comments