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Tejasvni Dhir
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Apr 19, 2022
In Nemês® Magazine
Satanism has been closely interlinked with fashion throughout the ages, from the 1983 ghost Vogue cover to Cara Delevingne repping Prada in 2019. Across time, satanic fashion has included spooky elements, directly like devil horns or more subtly like platform footwear for navigating the so-called “rivers of blood”. One could call satanism in fashion the representation of evil/doom or in some cases, escape from it. Especially with respect to the latter, when you think about it, a lot of people turn to satanism when faced with chaos and uncertainty. This also reflects in people’s fashion choices as and when they find some solace in the way they dress, moreso if they dress a little ghoulishly.
Recently, with the increased questioning and possible collapse of traditional belief systems, more and more youngsters are finding themselves in Satanism. If you want to incorporate more demonic elements into your wardrobe, try one of these wicked pieces (geddit?). Leather Jackets are a closet staple and there’s the added vibe of sacrifice going along with them. Or... if you’re feeling particularly fancy, try getting your hands on the latest instagram trend, a corset. A graphic vamp tee and platform boots can go a long way. At the end of the day, there’s plenty to fear out there, but your fashion choices shouldn’t be.
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Tejasvni Dhir
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Apr 09, 2022
In Nemês® Magazine
The history and impact of psychedelics on the social culture of the present are extremely interesting, gaining immense popularity in the 1960s American counterculture movement, thanks to the multiple poster artists working hard to stick it to the big man of the so-called 'Corporate-Capitalist Hellhole'. Now, in the 21st century, the practice of micro-dosing has started gaining popularity, based on the recent resurgence of interest of researchers in the field of therapeutic applications of psychedelics (Micro-dosing is the practice of taking a fractional dose of a psychedelic to increase brain function and creativity while remaining below the threshold to trip). Various artists throughout the 20th and 21st centuries have turned to psychedelics as a means of seeking new inspiration, whether it be Alex and Allyson Grey using them in the 1970s to illustrate the various outer world experiences they've had, or the indie sculptor Reuven Israel, who used them to make a geometric pattern and order amongst the chaos in his work. Psychedelic art's roots can be found between the late 1930s and early 1940s, when surrealist artists looked towards the then-developed LSD, as a means to enhance their capabilities by altering the state of consciousness. The movement left its imprint on all walks of society. Eventually, the pioneers of the movement were "too" successful, the attempt at rebelling from society by creating a distinct identity instead led to the diffusion of culture to such an extent that the ideas and principles of psychedelic art were distorted and diluted, often used by the very corporate offices for advertisement, against whom it was an act of subversion. Despite that, it is evident that psychedelia has played a massive role in expanding creativity and inspiring artistic thought throughout the years, and will surely continue to do so.
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Tejasvni Dhir
Writer
Apr 04, 2022
In Nemês® Magazine
When your typical Movie or TV Show is based on the same old rigid structure of cliché narratives and character stereotypes, it’s hard to find one that speaks to the masses, or one with a portrayal of psychedelia that influences audiences this intensely. One prime example of such media is the award-winning HBO television series, Euphoria. According to multiple critics, the show pushes the boundaries of the depiction of drugs and addiction in mainstream media. Regardless, it will go down in history for shaping cinematic representations of psychedelic culture. The show depicts the struggles revolving around a group of high school students featuring a lot of substance use (and abuse). While it gets a lot of backlash for straying from the abstinence-only dialogue surrounding awareness, the show realistically captures even the tiniest details, making it more likely to help someone out. Not only does the show represent drug use, but its production and cinematography also revolve around the trippy, dreamy feel trying to immerse the viewer into an altered state of mind as much as possible. The show has done a commendable job in promoting psychedelia in a positive light, especially regarding social media trends that use the same swiftly shifting frames, neon lighting or the soundtrack to induce a similar vibe. Lately, coverage and portrayal of psychedelic drugs in mainstream media has boomed. Euphoria may only be one case study in point, but it’s safe to say that the show is a benchmark in media surrounding hallucinogens.
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Tejasvni Dhir
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Mar 26, 2022
In Nemês® Magazine
The dictionary defines Psychedelics as a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness that cause specific psychological, visual and auditory changes, and often a substantially altered state of consciousness. Psychedelic media tries to emulate a similar feeling of a heightened sense of reality, sometimes even leading to enlightenment or revelations. The norm is to look down upon these experiences or “trips”, but when looked at closely, they are beautiful phenomena that have influenced different forms of media in unfathomable ways. There has been a considerate representation of psychedelics in the music industry, be it music that emulates a similar feeling or music produced as a result of them. Music by itself has quite the dynamic, stimulating effect on one’s brain, impacting it to such an extent that it can evoke emotions or revelations. Combining this with psychedelics, you get a beautiful fusion of sounds, feelings and creative inspiration, or even synesthesia in some rare cases. While drugs like LSD or DMT ‘disintegrate’ the normal functioning of the brain per se, they also induce intense subjective effects that enhance the emotions evoked by music. This facilitation happens to such an extent, that the ability of music itself to induce altered states is being actively researched. In addition, there are multiple genres influenced primarily, but not exclusively by the psychedelic culture of the sixties. Psychedelic music emerged as psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, acid rock, and psychedelic pop, eventually trickling into present-day electronic music genres such as acid house, trance music, and new rave. While psychedelia prioritises autonomy and self-expression, a lot of the music aims to separate the listener from self and give in to the ‘vibe’ at the same time. All this music puts most of the emphasis on the instruments, almost trying to mimic the feeling of dissolving into the space-time continuum. This led to an increase in the production of unusual effects in songs, like backward tapes or even odd guitar tunings, which is actively reflected in music by Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys etc. These musicians also had a big hand in popularising psychedelic culture, at first indirectly and later explicitly, through their music, just as it has been reflected in psychedelic art, literature and film.
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Tejasvni Dhir
Writer
Mar 20, 2022
In Nemês® Magazine
Extending last week’s theme of fashion and identity over the technological space, we focus on NFTs this week. Wikipedia defines a non-fungible token as a “non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a blockchain, a form of digital ledger, that can be sold and traded” but it holds way more value than just its monetary value. NFTs have been the talk of the town lately and deservedly so. This dialogue, arguably, isn’t limited to just “Crypto Bros” though. Big names in fashion are embracing the NFT space with open arms and believe that it is the next evolutionary step in the game.
That said, fashion NFTs are not just a marketing tool for brands. They’re a medium for emerging digital artists to display and monetize their skills, while collaborating with said brands. They’re a tool to celebrate art, design and exploration through a digital platform. The fact that there’s low to no physicality or materiality involved allows endless possibilities in the digital fashion space. These new and improved outfits could change colour in real time, defy gravity or incorporate animations and transformations in a way real-life outfits can’t.
Fashion and Technology may not be childhood best friends, but they’re emerging into a found family trope. When you consider fashion you think of creativity, identity, wearing your truth, beauty, aesthetics, detail and being perceived a certain way. Meanwhile, Tech is all about optimisation, scalability and being futuristic. Fashion NFTs bridge that gap, incorporating elements of individuality and self-expression in spaces bigger and better than the real world or the devices in our hands. Concepts like the metaverse will soon be all-encompassing, and when they are, digital wearables will be the factor that sets us apart. Expressing ourselves in these AR, VR or Meta spaces will involve dressing our avatars up instead of our physical form.
These immersive formats will completely reimagine the fashion industry, especially for consumers. Immersing audiences in the things they love is the way to go. For example, VR Art Galleries or Fashion Showcases can allow artists, designers and consumers to interact in a different dimension, literally. These new immersive platforms almost feel like a fantasy world that is offering creators abundant freedom to realise even the most ridiculous of ideas. Creations can literally come alive.
The power of digital ownership in fashion is creating never-before-seen opportunities. Despite everything being in its early stages, we are blessed to be part of fashion history being created. It’s an era of what is called the “fashion gamers”, who are establishing a community interested in fashion and its digital aspects. Before we know it, one of these NFTs will turn out to be the future “Mona Lisa” of NFTs, displayed in a digital art museum.
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