As D.A.N.K. claws its way out of 2023, we are invited to spend time with the spirit of “the bear.” A spirit that lives inside of everyone that will never be bound or trapped.
“Tropics” by My Morning Jacket help to illustrate a visual interpretation of spirit.
“The silent observer, watching, always”.
"The Bear Was Here" Video
DEC 2023
“THE BEAR WAS HERE”
The November issue deep dives into an abyss of ALIEN WATER. Inspired by rebirth of a new world, we are drawn into a portal of liquid lights and tentacle hair.
“When I Was Older”, by Billie Eilsh, echos while swimming inside of a liquid void.
"Alien Water" Video
nov 2023
“alien water”
The October issue invites only the D.A.N.K.-est of tongues to dip into dripping honey and a “candy sick” pillbox. Bounty is scattered in a mess of bright colors and sugar and eyes widen into a 3D gummy bear glaze. Pierced tongues with licorice laces and vibrating jewelry splash the pages of this sugary sick issue.
“Candy Sick” Video
feat.“Tongue Tied” by Group Love.
OCT 2023
“CANDY SICK”
“Earth,Wind & Fire” is a collection that showcases movement and light. Inspired by alchemy and a dash of the popular 1970’s funk band, this issue brings forth a starburst of “Fantasy”. The September issue introduces D.A.N.K. VIDEO with the track, “Human” by John Summit, feat.Echos.
"Earth Wind & Fire" Video
SEP 2023
“EARTH, WIND & FIRE”
“GraphiX” is a collection of album inspired imagery with graphic design taking center stage. “X” marks the spot.
AUG 2023
“GRAPHIX”
“MetaGalactic” is a nod to a future that was once a distant phenomenon. Foreigner’s “Blinded By Science” delivered inspiration creating a series of warped imagery.
“What’s in the future, has it just begun?”*
*Lyrics by Mick Jones
JUL 2023
“METAGALATIC”
“Under The Strawbery Moon” is nod to Prince’s “Under The Cherry Moon”. During the month of June, a Strawberry Moon appears, inspiring Strawberry Festivals all throughout the United States. This dreamy collection is a commercial take on the sultry sounds of the “Artist Formerly Known As”.
JUN 2023
“UNDER THE STRAWBERRY MOON”
“Los Angeles Summa Vibes” pays hommage to the iconic palm tree lined streets of Los Angeles. As a throwback to the 90’s, there is a gleam of hopeful rockstar vibes in the California sun.
MAY 2023
“LOS ANGELES SUMMA VIBES”
APR 2023
“INK’D”
All aboard the “Crazy Train” of “Ink’d”. The skull and knife tattoo is a replica of the most ultimate Rock & Roll icon, Ozzy Osbourne.
MAR 2023
“POTZ OF GOLD”
“Potz Of Gold” is a glamorous shout out to St. Patricks Day.
A “money maker” tattoo on the neck leads us to a pot of gold, where we meet a hip-hop inspired Leprechaun… all while listening to Dr. Dre’s album, The Chronic.
“Lil Wayne Is My Valentine”. THE Valentine of 2023.
Lil Wayne’s song titles listed on the cover, mixed with additional track titles in tattoo form, creates a collection of Valentines that are just straight up D.A.N.K.
Wowzers!
