Works from three Malaysian illustrators, who are part of six local artists involved in this regional tarot card project. Photos: Rowen Ong
In a tarot deck, every card has its own imagery, symbolism and story. Take the "Five Of Swords" card, for example, it is very commonly used to signify defeat.
In the upcoming South-East Asian Myths and Stories (Seams) Tarot project, this card is fittingly illustrated with a scene from one of the most famous conflicts in Malay folklore: the defeat of Hang Jebat by his friend Hang Tuah.
South-East Asian Myths and Stories Tarot
Works from three Malaysian illustrators, who are part of six local artists involved in this regional tarot card project. Photos: Rowen Ong
The 'Lovers’ card is based on the Malay classical story of Ulek Mayang, where a sea-princess fell in love with a fisherman. Photo: Rowen Ong
The 'Five Of Cups' card is based on the story of Mount Kinabalu. Photo: Rowen Ong
The 'Justice' card is based on the Langkawi legend of Mahsuri. Photo: Rowen Ong
The 'Five Of Swords' tarot card is based on the fight between Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat. Photo: Rowen Ong
'Page Of Wands' featuring the Burulakaw of Philippine mythology, the women are barely 1m tall with flaming hair. When you see shooting stars at night, those are the Burulakaw carrying messages from one god to another. Photo: Seams Tarot Facebook
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