The Sikh Project
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Capturing the essence of modern Sikhism: "The Sikh Project" pays tribute to the beauty and variety of the turban and its identity. Amit and Naroop created a powerful photography documentary about Sikh people and their turbans, showing that they are as different and as unique as their owners.
"The turban is the most powerful and obvious symbols of the identity of a Sikh. "The Sikh Project" is a celebration of that identity. It has been featured in BBC World News, The Independent, The Huffington Post, NBC, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, The Washington Post, CNN, BuzzFeed, GQ, Mashable, Slate, The Guardian, and many other media outlets worldwide.
For centuries the turban was worn in South Asia. Adorned by kings, wealthy landowners and holy men alike, the turban commanded respect and over the ages it became a signifier of power and status.
With the birth of Sikhism, the role of the turban took on a different meaning. It established a new way of life, helping eradicate notions of inequality and class and led to caste liberation and gender equality.
Historically, Sikhs were persecuted because of the turban and unshorn hair, but today these are symbols of revolution, non-conformity and style.
The aim of The Sikh Project is to capture the essence of modern Sikhism and to pay tribute to the beauty and variety of the turban and its identity.
Photographed by Amit and Naroop, the project is a combination of British and American Sikhs, photographer over a period of four years. The subjects who feature in this project are businessmen, boxers, IT professionals, doctors, fashion stylists, bikers, army captains, temple volunteers, magicians, football players and a host of other occupations, all adapting and interpreting the Sikh tradition of the turban in their own way.
A marriage of Amit and Naroop’s British photographic style and Indian roots, the images showcase turbans that are as different and unique as their owners."
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Amit
Born and raised in West London, Amit and Naroop came together twelve years ago while working on a photo shoot for an unsigned music artist. The shoot went really well and the chemistry was instant. Amit and Naroop was formed
They continued working in music photography, developing their style and honing their craft, quickly building a name for themselves while shooting some of the industries biggest stars.
As time has passed, they have broadened their horizons and their work has expanded to embrace advertising and portraiture, all interpreted with their characteristic passion and intense visual style.
Personal work is very important to them. They are heavily involved in the community, working as mentors for young, aspiring photographers.
Through their photography, they also aim to raise awareness on topics and issues that they feel passionate about. The Sikh Project is close to their heart. A marriage of their faith and talent, it represents their identity as British born photographers and their Punjabi, Sikh roots.
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