ECHOES of NARCISSUS

Venus.

2012-01-03T15:43:00.000-08:00

As excited as you all may be or none of you, if I look at my viewed list (not so long), but I'm really excited to even be able to post the first part of my photo shoot which I call "Rebirth". This album of photos has been divided into four parts the first called "Venus"; which includes the pictures below. To give credit to the people that were a part of this shoot are my friends, Parmida Dian who was the model, the stylist Paolina Alexandra Russo of Calur Villade calurvillade.blogspot.com and myself as the photographer. I took these photos with my Nikon D7000, and Parmida and I both edited them. This photo shoot, as you can see in the photo's below was done near bull dozers, cranes etc which gave this hard and cold vibe (no pun intended because it was actually freezing, thanks canada) and the model portrayed a much softer and almost whimsical character. I really liked the concept of "hard vs. soft", cliche I know, but I tried to conceptualize the idea in my own way.

Welcome to Part 1: Venus

This look to me portrayed almost if Vivian Westwood had a lovechild with Sonia Rykiel ( impossible, I know but let's just imagine) she would look somewhat like this and dress this way too. When I see these pictures I love the repetition and patterns in the concept because it carries you eyes in certain ways. This may be just my head talking but every time I take a look at "Venus" I seem to be shocked at the boldness of the scenery and suddenly swayed at the romantic warrior-esque girl.

This is the first of many shoots you will see here, but keep letting me know your opinions, things I could change, words of advice and things you would like to see me play around with. The last thing this is, is perfect so all ears are open.

Echoes,

Sahil Babbar

Closeted, No more.

2012-01-01T20:37:00.000-08:00

If there is in fact anyone reading these words then congratulations if not, I'll still continue. I have been down lately with how fast people around me seem to progress and as tacky and cliche as it sounds "climbing the ladder of success", forgive me for saying that. Being a grade eleven underachiever I decided that it's about time shit got serious. I'm serious. Really. I'm an aspiring photographer, writer, painter, either way I hope to live my life by studying and producing art. I have recently... came out of the closet. No, not that way but before a while ago I was under the regular parental influence, become a doctor! Art ? ... i could never get a real job in that field. Enough is enough and I told my parents straight up. No is a no.

Now over with depressing topics, as a part of university application to the worlds major art schools ( all 1 follower, cross your fingers I need all the luck I can get), I did a photo shoot with a couple of my friends. I can't wait to show you guy(s) the photos. The concept was playing on hard vs. soft and inspiration was the new hippie grunge, and mod 60's. Here below is the inspiration for the clothes and hair. All provided by either vogue.com and/or harpersbazaar.com.

vogue.com I want to use the concept of a printed shirt with a skirt.

harpersbazaar.com; Again with a printed top and skirt

harpersbazaar.com; I love the movement and colour of the skirt.

vogue.com; the combination of the royal blue and brilliant red sets a great palette for a mod 60's inspired look.


harpersbazaar.com; For make-up and hair I loved Kate Moss's simplicity and red lip.

I can't wait to show you guys the photo's and the outcome of the photo shoot. My vision was comprised up of a care-free girl with bright bold clothes but a simple hair and a bright red-lip to catch anyone's attention. I will be posting soon.

Echoes,
Sahil Babbar

Other Places

2012-01-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

I'm now on bloglovin' so if your even a tad bit interested or curious into where E.o.N. could head then follow me on bloglovin' too. There are links to Bloglovin', Twitter and Tumblr on the side as well. Take a look and let me know.

Echoes,
Sahil Babbar

Birth. I

2011-12-31T23:24:00.000-08:00

   “Hello” to fellow bloggers, hopelessly bored internet surfers, imaginary friends and everyone else out there even somewhat remotely interested in this blog. Before we begin this "journey, adventure, experience", let me tell you a piece of important information, this is not a blog but more of an Art&Fashion oriented project. If this wasn't a project with deadlines, criteria, etc and etc I would be a mess along with it.
    I know, I know, you're thinking "Art&Fashion", how original is this kid who thinks he knows everything from Alexander McQueen to Banksy telling me yet again about runways of the season expecting me to give a crap and be considerate of what he actually has to say. This isn't me, and if you think I'm sh*t, let me know. I think Mugler is a revolutionist, Banksy is a middle finger to the society and Annie Leibovitz photographs asleep and I love it. One thing you’ll soon learn is that I am full of opinions; honest, brutal and new which I know you’ll get to love.
    E.o.N. is comprised of photos (most if not all taken by me, unless otherwise stated), and my word vomit of course. I hope you don’t find me mundane and repetitive, but more so peculiar and ecstatic.

   Happy New Years &

   Welcome to ECHOES of NARCISSUS.

A painting by Caravaggio of Narcissus.

Echoes,
Sahil Babbar