Pulling From The Archives

Sebastian Sabal-Bruce’s After The Moon offers an instructive route toward the photo book. While the pictures were made in one context (commercial fashion assignments) the images paired with personal works, nested within a new conceptual framework, become a book of images which “have a narrative of their own.”

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“Early on he realized that the fashion industry’s portrayal of women did not match his own aesthetic. But rather than decline projects, he infused them with his own vision, revealing depth and telling a story with every subject.

‘After the Moon' evolved gradually, standing both as a response to and a statement on the fashion industry. Sebastian began collecting genuine moments captured within these staged settings. Faces, expressions, and landscapes that initially seemed out of place in their original context found profound significance within the imagery of 'After the Moon'.

The results are photographs that portray women who appear enigmatic and perpetually on a journey. His buildings and landscapes themselves are treated as characters, amplifying the emotional undertones. The interlaced portraits and landscapes have a narrative of their own, engaging in a visual dialogue throughout this remarkable book.”