HOROSCOPE COLLECTION | CANCER
Presenting our next Horoscope Collection, CANCER.
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 CANCER IS OF THE CRAB OR LOBSTER.
I would like to tell a tale in from greek mythology. Hera was constantly hurt by her husband, the King of the Gods on Mount Olympus, Zeus. Zeus made a child with a mortal, this child was named Hercules. Although not physically together, the child bared a reminder of the infidelity. Hercules married and had kids of his own. Hera, out of anger, cursed him into a lapse of insanity. Leading him to kill his wife and kids. The mortal king of the land punished Hercules to the “12 labors". As Hercules was succeeding in each trial, during his battle with the hydra Hera started to worry that Hercules would succeed in killing the beast. Hera sent one of her most beloved and loyal servants Cancer to distract Hercules. Cancer braved on to stop Hercules. Pinching as hard as Cancer could to Hercule’s ankle. Although distracted, Hercules was able to crush the Cancer and win against the beast. In remorse over what the little cancer warrior did, she took the crushed Cancer and placed it into the sky. Creating the constellation as a reward for the Cancer’s sacrifice.
FOR MY PHOTOGRAPHY CHOICES, I DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ARTISTIC AND POETIC FOR THE SYMBOLISM. I WANTED TO INCORPORATE THE ASTROLOGICAL MEANINGS AND HOROSCOPE SYMBOL IN MOVEMENT. SIMILAR TO THE PREVIOUS ONES. THE HOROSCOPE CANCER COLOUR REPRESENTS AS SILVER AND METALLIC. AS A WATER SIGN, I WANTED TO USE THE OCEAN, RAIN, AND SKY. WE WAITED FOR THE RIGHT TIME OF DAY TO CREATE THESE PHOTOS.
CONNECTING LINKS
“The symbol of the Cancer Zodiac Sign…”
https://greekmythology.com
”Of all three water signs, Cancer seems the best “ruler” of rain.”
https://ohioastrology.com
The unveiling day for each horoscope will be at my Exhibition on December 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.
Model and mua Samantha st jean did a wonderful job once again in this photoshoot. she is always braving challenges and shining beautifully. A big thank you to Connor Rumbold for jumping into the cold water with us to add additional effects into the water and film behind the scenes.
MODEL | SAMANTHA ST JEAN @SAMIAJEAN4U
SET ASSISTANT | CONNOR RUMBOLD @RUMBOLD_PHOTOGRAPHY