WISHTIDE REVERIE: A VISUAL ESSAY WITH XSALIS STUDIO

10.10.2025

Wishtide Reverie

Wishtide Reverie is a lyrical meditation on the quiet, unseen forces that shape our inner and outer worlds, where shadows drift like tides, emotions ripple beneath the surface, and transformation unfolds in silence.

Inspired by the delicate interplay between presence and absence, the piece weaves a dreamscape where the boundaries between reality and reverie blur, inviting contemplation of the subtle echoes we leave behind. Shadows become silent companions, reflecting our movements and lingering like whispered secrets, while the metaphor of an inner garden serves as a sanctuary for hidden growth and shimmering emotions.

Creative Director Jundan Chen danbroo_

Art Director YangRung Chen creepymoco

Model Riko Ko riko_ko__

Photographer Jiesi joycccat

Stylist Xiaoran Wang w3.s1

Style ifsixwasnine_official

Jewelry xsalis.studio

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