It's In The Cards | Miami: Cayla Birk "Take the Lot"

Carousel Fine Art invites guests to immerse themselves in the captivating world of "It's in the Cards," a thought-provoking evening featuring her latest series, "Take the Lot."

This collection is a visual exploration of Mexican Lotería cards, a cultural phenomenon that traces its roots to the early history of playing cards, specifically the popular Tarot game that has transcended time and borders since the 15th century.

This series depicts Lotería cards, a Mexican bingo-like game, stemming from the popular Tarot game that has  pervaded most parts of the world since the early 15th century. The imagery feels recognizable due to varying  cultures creating their own renditions of the game.

Its early beginnings are rooted in Italian history with a  traditional deck of cards adjoining “face cards” having specific actions for each - as a predominantly gambling game,  the Church set out to create a less heretic version therefore spawning the “cards of divination” that allude to what  most people know as modern day Tarot.