Fading Discomfort – The Quiet Moments in Daily Chaos

This editorial reflects the subtle yet profound duality of human existence. It explores the in-between moments of flight during a simultaneous feeling of composure. When the sense of quiet tension is animated by impulse, but no movement occurs, it stays completely grounded in time. When you think to yourself: Should I run?

This project is a meditation on physical and emotional movement, bringing inner chaos and outward ease to the surface. It is an ode to the beauty revealed when the discomfort subsides and life’s unpredictability becomes humorous.

This complexity is mirrored in the visual language: a modern mixed-media approach blends various cameras and techniques, layering different textures and perspectives to reflect the multifaceted nature of human experience. The voiceover in the video piece reveals a deeper truth: laughter is not just an escape but a release, turning the weight of the moment into something light, almost poetic.

Credits:

Creative Direction, Photography & Video Directing: Stephie Braun Rep. by Schierke.Hottas

Hair & Make-up: Theo Schnürer

Styling: Mune Kaym

Cast: Jada Joyce via Mint Artist Management

Managing Editor: Jasmin Kraenzel

DOP & Voiceover: Kevin Kaczynski

Photo Retouching: Nina Kramberger

Light Concept: Paul Skulimma

Scans: Pixelgrain

Studio: Meta Studio Berlin