In this issue we explore self-reflection in times of instability, an appreciation for what remains untarnished and the inability to distinguish between our perception of reality and what it actually is. This exuberance inspired a magazine where what’s real and what’s fiction are blended together so seamlessly that the only crease is in the centerfold. As our own version of hyperreality came into focus; each writer, photographer, director and stylist compared the world we live in with a false utopia, while creating content that engages with the indistinguishability existing between the two. Pushing towards the imaginary wasn’t easy, it required saying yes to photographing in a pool, a science lab, a UFO and in South Korea. Saying yes to Jell-O, mirrors and the unpredictability of film. But was it worth it? Yes. The DAMchic team created a magazine that demonstrates the power of persistence and captures what happens when you seek out the light. Enjoy.
