If I recall correctly, it was the first interview I conducted in a tattoo studio. It took place in Berlin at the end of August 2023. She and I settled onto a black sofa tucked into the far corner of the studio. The air buzzed with the hum of tattoo machines, loud pop music, andContinue reading “Inside me”
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Maxim Zhbankov
“What is freedom?” I asked him as we settled at a small table in a coffee shop in Vilnius, just across the street from his temporary residence.“Freedom is an experience—something you must strive for, perhaps even earn. It comes at a price. The extent and intensity of your freedom are directly tied to the priceContinue reading “Maxim Zhbankov”
Alina Krasina
“What moment from the past do you remember as the most beautiful?” I asked her.“There are so many. My life is made up of beautiful moments. I think it’s my specialty—being a profoundly happy person. Even in times of difficulty, devastation, or pain, I can find beauty. When the puzzle pieces fall into place overContinue reading “Alina Krasina”
Sophie
“Who or what inspires you?” I asked.“Traveling. I’m the happiest when I’m not at home. Okay, that doesn’t sound great,” she laughed. “But I love seeing new things. Where I live, 40 minutes away from Hamburg, it’s just so boring, and people aren’t as open as they are in big cities. When I have myContinue reading “Sophie”
Vlad Zorin
I placed the recorder in front of him. He chuckled and said, “This thing is scary.”“I used to have a more discreet recorder,” I replied, “but it broke.” “Where’s your space for relaxation?”“Probably in the distant past. It’s not here yet.”“And what was in the distant past?”“There was a bed. But I can’t really sayContinue reading “Vlad Zorin”
David
Hi! I’m a clinical psychologist working in psychiatry and especially with psychological traumas. I find your approach fascinating—it seems to offer a kind of healing. It would be really nice to get a chance to meet you!Best regards,David “Do you like your name?” I asked him when we met for the interview.“Oh, I like it,”Continue reading “David”
Alexandra Khonkina
“How are you feeling?”“Cold.”“Are you talking about the temperature outside or your general mood?”“The temperature outside, but in general, it’s also kind of cold.” “What usually warms you up?”“Strong emotions—something intense and explosive, something that creates energy. It doesn’t even have to be positive in the usual sense. Even something painful can warm me. ForContinue reading “Alexandra Khonkina”
Darya Siamchuk
She came with court shoes in a bag. Without removing her black coat, she swapped her winter boots for the sleek heels, and seemed more than ready.“Did you change to keep your feet warm?” I asked.“No, it’s to complete my outfit,” she said, matter-of-factly.“That’s very unusual for East Europeans,” I thought.She sat a few metersContinue reading “Darya Siamchuk”
Aleksandra Masiuk
Her high-heeled slingbacks rested side-by-side near the wall of the apartment that she rented for a couple of nights. “FENDI” was embossed on the insoles. She had worn the same shoes two days ago, at the opening of her new tattoo studio in Paris—the seventh in her career. The low vamp design, crafted from transparentContinue reading “Aleksandra Masiuk”
Seline
“When you asked what love feels like, it’s so hard to explain,” she said. “But I could draw it—not anything specific, just colours.”“And what are the colours of love?” I asked.“A lot of bright orange, deep blue, and dark green.”
