“Don’t be scared of taking certain elements from different works and molding them into something to call your own..the key is not limit yourself with the excuse ‘it’s all been done before’ ” Bill Gekas
The story of Bill Gekas ‘ portraits
Setting: Melbourne, nowadays
Main character: 5 year old daughter of photographer Bill Gekas, portrayed in the styles of the Old Masters
Plot: Using his daughter as the model, photographer Bill Gekas reproduces the settings and styles of timeless masterpieces. Rembrandt and Vermeer among his favorites. He tries (and he succeeds) not only to to recreate the environment and costumes to fit the time period but also the lightning style, peculiar to the painting techniques of those great masters. His technical skill and original approach ensured him several photography awards, in reason.The little girl looks cuter than ever.
to know more: Bill Gekas
credits: My Modern Met
Reblogged this on Media Drawn and commented:
One of my favorite photographer’s, Bill Gekas, molds masterpiece’s a in new direction.
I agree! his work is amazing! worth keeping an eye on him!
I started following him on FB over a year ago & now he is really getting more recognition!
Looking forward to his new work!