HOROSCOPE COLLECTION | SAGITTARIUS
Presenting our next Horoscope Collection, SAGITTARIUS.
THE MOVEMENT OF THE HOROSCOPE COLLECTION IS ABOUT USING THE MODERN MEDIUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY TO TELL THE STORIES OF THE ORIGINAL MYTHOLOGIES. THE CONSTELLATIONS WERE STUDIED AND VIEWED AS MYTHOLOGICAL STORIES. DIFFERENT CULTURES, COUNTRIES, AND REGIONS HAD THEIR OWN DEPICTIONS AS WELL. GETTING TO LEARN ABOUT EACH ONE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RIVETING. WHILE EDUCATING MYSELF, I GOT TO LEARN HOW IN-DEPTH THESE ZODIACS REALLY ARE.
THE DEPICTION OF SAGITTARIUS IS A CENTAUR HOLDING A BOW AND ARROW. A CENTAUR IS A CREATURE THAT IS HALF HORSE AND HALF HUMAN.
SAGITTARIUS SYMBOLISM
I DECIDED TO STIR THE POT, AS IT WERE, FOR MY PHOTOGRAPHY CHOICES. MANY DIFFERENT MYTHOLOGIES EVOLVED AND GREW FROM ONE ANOTHER. ALSO, ON THE OTHER HAND, THE GREEKS CONFUSE THEIR OWN STORY OF WHERE THE STARS ALIGNED AND WHO WAS CONNECTED WHERE. SO FOR THIS OPTION, I DECIDED TO ALSO CREATE A VAGUE AND ALMOST MISGUIDED REPRESENTATION. HOLDING FOCUS ON THE CONCEPT OF THE CENTAUR. PART HUMAN PART HORSE. A UNION OF TWO CREATURES IN ONE. WITH SUBTLETIES TO THE ARCHER. THE CONCEPT OF THE ARROW. CONTEMPORARILY ARROW.
THE HOROSCOPE SAGITTARIUS IS A FIRE SIGN WITH THE COLOUR REPRESENTATION OF PURPLE.
THE STORY IS NOT FOR ME TO TELL BUT TO CREATE QUESTIONS. OF WHAT TRULY IS THE ORIGINS.
CONNECTING LINKS
“Sagittarius is often associated with the Greek god Apollo, who is also represented as a centaur. In some stories, Apollo is said to have turned himself into a Sagittarius in order to escape from the advances of Diana, another hunting goddess with whom he was vying for attention.”
https://greekmythology.com“Sagittarius, the half human and half horse, is the centaur of mythology, the learned healer whose higher intelligence forms a bridge between Earth and Heaven. Also known as the Archer, Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of a bow and arrow.”
https://en.wikipedia.org
”Sagittarians seem to be full of contradictions, not surprising as their symbol is a centaur; a half-man and a half-horse, their animal instincts and spirituality are in constant battle.”
http://greekerthanthegreeks.com
"In Greek mythology, Sagittarius represents a centaur, a half human, half horse creature with the torso of a man and the body and four legs of a horse. The centaur is depicted as aiming an arrow toward the heart of the neighbouring constellation Scorpio,”
https://www.constellation-guide.com
The unveiling day for each horoscope will be at my Exhibition (NOW) on JANUARY 27th, 2022.
I’ll be saving the best of each photoshoot for the grand opening! tickets will be available closer to the date as well as location details.
IT’S SO INCREDIBLY FULFILLING TO BE DOING ANOTHER ARTIST PROJECT AGAIN! EVERY MODEL IS OF THE ACTUAL HOROSCOPE AND I’LL ALSO BE WORKING WITH AMAZING ARTISTS, MUAS, JEWELLERS, DESIGNERS, AND MORE. CHECK OUT THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW. HELP SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES.
it was a chilly day, on the day of our photoshoot. Our team, grouped up, heading over to Quebec side from downtown Ottawa. grabbing some pastries along the way. Thanks to Connor driving us, we made perfect timing. For the first part of our photoshoot, we dedicated time for bonding between the model and horse. Simultaneously, I was scoping the barn areas for potential lighting styles, backgrounds, and compositions. I love working with natural lighting. I wanted to emphasis something organic and complicated through nature.
Samantha and Silvia were such amazing help with navigating with our lovely horses. both confident with each step and momentum. Sharing ideas and compositions of their own to help bring life to the Sagittarius photoshoot. Even nearly missing the end of the shoot if it were not for connor stepping in to save the day with his dslr!
Although freeze, Niko’s fire and determination solidified these outstanding shots. Every effort was made and showed in stunning perfection. from arching, pointing, expressions, and attire. Niko is Sagittarius! Such passion and dedication was contagious! She truly gave such starlight to the photoshoot. With huge thanks for connor and silvia for capturing these moments during “behind-the-scenes” filming.
Right to the very end, we enjoyed every second. Sharing a warm, violet sunset. Not captured, but truly enjoyed as a group. That is was I was thankful for most. Friends sharing our triumph and togetherness.
A big thank you to our outstanding team: Samantha St JeaN (AND HER AUNT!), CONNOR RUMBOLD, AND SILVIA BEAUDOIN!
SAGITTARIOUS MODEL | NIKO @DYSTOPIOTTAWA
TEAM | CONNOR RUMBOLD @RUMBOLD_PHOTOGRAPHY, SAMANTHA ST JEAN @SAMIAJEAN4U, SILVIA BEAUDOIN @SILVIA_97B