Justin Aversano

Minted by Gabba

Acquired by MintCapital

Justin Aversano is a pioneering figure in contemporary photographic portraiture, celebrated for his innovative blending of traditional photography with emerging digital technologies such as NFTs. Best known for his landmark project Twin Flames, Aversano has become a leading voice in the digital art space, particularly in his commitment to honoring the metaphysical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of human connection through visual storytelling.

Three of Cups is a standout work from Aversano’s mystical series Smoke and Mirrors, in which each piece is infused with symbolic, esoteric references drawn from tarot, astrology, and archetypal imagery. Presented as a digital artwork accompanied by a physical scroll, Three of Cups draws from the iconography of the tarot card of the same name, representing celebration, sisterhood, and shared joy.

In this work, three young women dance together in a circle, arms raised, toasting the moment with cups held high. Their expressions reflect mutual respect, appreciation, and deep emotional connection, capturing the essence of collective empowerment and unity. The ground beneath them is strewn with fruit, flowers, and a pumpkin - symbols of abundance, harvest, and the richness of life. The image conveys an ethereal sense of reverence, ritual, and gratitude, celebrating the strength found in feminine bonds and communal celebration.

Through Three of Cups, Aversano not only explores the visual beauty of ritual and connection but also contributes meaningfully to the ongoing dialogue between the spiritual and the digital, between ancient symbolism and modern technology. The inclusion of the physical scroll grounds the piece in the tactile world, offering a bridge between the digital and physical realms - a hallmark of Aversano’s thoughtful and boundary-pushing practice.