NOVEMBER SPLIT LEVEL GALLERY 2026
The Tree Tarot: Into the Grove
Jacqueline Gallo
November 4 - November 21
Opening Reception on Arts Night Out & November 14th
The Tree Tarot: Into the Grove is a visual journey into the unseen wisdom of trees, weaving together their historical, mythological, and sacred symbolism across cultures. This exhibition showcases all 78 prints from The Tree Tarot deck, each pairing a tree species with a tarot archetype through traditional and digital techniques. The works invite viewers to connect with nature’s hidden messages and mystical guidance.
Growing up in the rural forests of New England, the woods have always been my sanctuary—a place of reverence akin to a cathedral. This lifelong connection has fueled my passion for exploring the hidden wisdom and folklore of trees through tarot imagery. The Tree Tarot embodies this devotion, blending storytelling with the deep‐rooted magic of trees while bridging the past and present through folklore and history.
Created using both traditional and digital techniques, The Tree Tarot is a visual journey into the unseen wisdom of trees and their folklore, weaving together their historical, mythological, and sacred symbolism across cultures. This exhibition showcases the full set of 78 tarot prints, inviting viewers to connect with nature’s hidden messages and mystical guidance.
Each artwork blends traditional and modern techniques, combining tree symbolism with tarot meanings to evoke the cycles and mysteries of nature. Accompanying texts provide folklore and historical insights for each card, encouraging viewers to reflect on their deeper meanings.
Beyond an artistic exploration, this project serves a larger purpose: advocating for forest conservation. A portion of proceeds from print and deck sales directly supports organizations dedicated to protecting natural spaces. Through this work, I aim to inspire curiosity, deepen connections with the natural world, and foster a collective appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of forests.
*This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
F O R T H E F O R E S T S
Jackie gives a portion of her studio deck sales to organizations that protect forests, including the Old‐Growth Forest Network, the Arbor Day Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy.
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Jacqueline (she/her) explores the interconnectivity of the natural world, the spiritual world, and the human world by combining traditional and modern techniques of image‐making. Inspired by ancient folklore, New England heritage, and the branching, growing, layered gifts of the Earth, her work seeks to stimulate curiosity and inspire a deeper connection to the natural beauty and wonder around us. She holds a BFA and an MFA in Drawing and Painting and an M.A.Ed in Art Education, and works as an art educator alongside her home studio practice. Growing up in the rural forests of New England, the woods became her sanctuary, a place of reverence akin to a cathedral. This lifelong connection fueled a five‐year journey to create The Tree Tarot, a 78‐card deck and companion guidebook published by Red Feather, an imprint of Schiffer Publishing. Her work has been exhibited in New England, New York, and Italy. Passionate about nature, she can almost always be found in the forest on a trail.
“I strive to stimulate curiosity and inspire a deeper connection to the natural beauty and wonder around us.”
