What are your aspirations?I aspire to what my body asks, she said, linking her hands behind her head.And how does it ask you?Affectionately. Is there something you feel is missing in your life?Yes, a grip on the material world.Interesting. Can you explain?I don’t know how to make money yet, she replied, sliding down the sofaContinue reading “Lera”
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Laura
“We cannot protect ourselves only from a specific negative experience in life. When we close our hearts and grow an extra layer of skin we become less vulnerable, but at the same time we shield ourselves from everything subtle, beautiful and spontaneous.”
Claire Tran
“How would you describe your character so an actor could play you?”“Her name is Claire. She’s 37, and she’s French, British, and Vietnamese. She’s ambitious, sensitive, and dynamic—a very generous person who loves bringing people together. She’s also deeply loving. If I had to highlight her flaws, I’d say she’s quite self-demanding.” “I don’t seeContinue reading “Claire Tran”
Zoëy
“For the past two years, I’ve run my own business as a home organizer,” she began, her words quick, with the faint lilt of a Midlands accent. “I do interior design and help people declutter their homes—basically, I create calm, peaceful spaces.”She had come all the way from Long Eaton, a quiet town in Nottinghamshire,Continue reading “Zoëy”
Larissa
“What is decent sex for you?”“Well, my first boyfriend was really bad at sex. It was kind of boring. I have a vivid imagination, and I’ve always wanted to explore more. After him, I slept with several men and women who weren’t my partners.”“So, what would you consider decent sex?”“It’s when you lose yourself, whenContinue reading “Larissa”
Jess
“What matters most in life to you?” I asked Jessica.“Kindness is very important to me. No matter who I meet, how they look, or how they speak, I’m always open. I don’t judge people, and because of that, I see the good in them.” Her voice was soft, confident, and calm. “What do you believeContinue reading “Jess”
Konstantin
“We are constantly dying and being reborn in every moment. If we accept that change is natural, we can embrace it. But most people resist—they cling to things: houses, spouses, money, status, anything that feels secure. Yet, as the Buddhists say, suffering arises when we hold on to what we think we have, when inContinue reading “Konstantin”
Andrea
On April 6, 2022, I was in Berlin when I received an email from a woman named Andrea. She wanted to take part in my art project—to share her perspective on the world. I replied, and we arranged to meet the next day at my place. At exactly 11 a.m., Andrea rang the doorbell. AsContinue reading “Andrea”
Canel [ d͡ʒɐŋɛɭ ]
I Let’s start with how you make your living.I just do what I like and be myself on social media. That’s what pays my bills — which is ridiculous, honestly. I’m a Gastarbeiter kid from Gelsenkirchen, the poorest city in Germany, where art isn’t taken seriously. Work there is supposed to be physical. That’s whyContinue reading “Canel [ d͡ʒɐŋɛɭ ]”
Chazz Cooks
“What is your fondest dream?” I asked Chazz.“To dance naked in a nudist colony, with no sense of time—only love, no judgment. That would be true happiness.” He smiled, his full lips parting to reveal straight, gleaming teeth. “Do you remember the first time you felt completely happy?”“It was the first musical I ever saw.Continue reading “Chazz Cooks”
