COSMIC FRENZY is an editorial that draws inspiration from a painting by Polish artist Wladyslaw Podkowinski "Frenzy Of Exultations" (1893). It’s a project that delves into the meaning of FRENZY in the post-napoleonic era, which was a common theme in art, literature and philosophy, often seen as a disturbance of the mind and a symbol of tyranny. This work connects FRENZY to the vastness of our subconscious mind. The story follows a woman’s journey from darkness to search for her inner frenzy. Starting in a dark place, she evolves into a realm of pleasure. Each character in the story represents different aspects of the human experience. It’s a surrealistic story that uses allegory to delve into trauma and personal experience.
Read the full story and poems via @numero_netherlands 10th issue, now available in stores 🤍 (link in bio to purchase it).
Credits
models MARDIANA VAN DER WIEL@mardianavdwiel at @futurefacesmanagement ITU NUOLA @itu_nuola at @modelsrockagency SUA EL GAGUI @sua.elgagui at @maxmenmodels
creative direction/writer/poems by JOIAH LUMINOSA
photography by ALBERTO PELAYO @albertopelayo.jpg at CAOS 18 AGENCY @_caos18
styling MAREK BARTEK @marekbartek
hair and makeup artist MARJOLEIN VAN DIJK @marrrjooo
photography assistant ALESSANDRO VERGATA @alessandro_vergata
styling assistant LINDA SCHREITER @indavaa
hair and makeup assistant STIJN VAN DER PLOEG @stijnploeg
set design CLAUDIA AISA @claudia_aisa & LINDA SCHREITER @indavaa
