gossamer

A word that evokes delicate and ethereal imagery — light, fleeting, and fragile. Derived from Middle English, it originally referred to a film of cobwebs floating in the air during calm, clear weather, often caught in the glow of early morning light. Gossamer suggests elegance, quietness, and delicacy, encouraging the admiration and appreciation of life's small, transient moments. In this issue, Gossamer invites us to view the world through a lens of lightness and grace and recognize the fragility of human nature. In a world that can often feel heavy and overwhelming, Gossamer reminds us of the beauty in simplicity — whether it's the softness of a passing breeze, the shimmer of a sunset, or the gentle touch of a hand.

Two gloved hands reaching for bubbles and a large crystal against a blue background, with one wearing white fishnet and the other white lace.
Text graphic defining 'gossamer' as a noun; describes it as a fine, filmy substance of cobwebs made by spiders, especially in autumn, or something very light and delicate. Includes a stylized design with texture.
Person with artistic makeup and butterflies on face and hair.
Three people wrapped in transparent plastic with dramatic makeup and lighting, creating an artistic and edgy visual effect against a dark background.
Bold text "LO VIAT AR" with a black and white photo of a person with eye makeup and a surreal, shadowy background.
Two people dressed as fairies with translucent wings sitting on rocks by a lake, with shimmering water and a forested background. A light tan area with butterfly and floral illustrations on the right.
Artistic image with three figures partially wrapped in cobweb-like material, wearing avant-garde clothing, under red lighting. The text "COBWEBS" is prominently displayed above them.

Vol VIII — Gossamer

Vol VIII — Gossamer

Two people dressed in ethereal white clothing pose dramatically on rocks by a shimmering body of water. The scene is bright and reflective. Large stylized text "GLAZE" is above them. The image is marked as "VOL. VIII GOSSAMER SPRING 2023."