010 — THE EDITOR’S LETTER On the ache of winter and the heat of secrets.
014 — VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL "THE UNINVITED GUEST" (PHOTO EDITORIAL) A visual narrative exploring the tension between romance and obsession. Model: Jia Liu.
028 — FASHION FEATURE "LEATHER & LACE: A DICHOTOMY" Exploring the duality of hard and soft aesthetics in Spring 2023 couture.
042 — ARTIST PROFILE "INTERVIEW WITH BLAKE SANDERSON" The enigmatic painter discusses his new collection, Sacred & Profane, and why he hates labels. lascivia magazine february 2023
056 — LIFESTYLE "APHRODISIA" Recipes and settings designed to seduce the senses.
064 — FICTION "THE GHOST OF VERONA" A short story by acclaimed author Marina Voss.
This month, let's focus on self-care not just as a routine, but as a ritual of self-love. Whether it's dedicating 10 minutes each day to meditation, enjoying long baths with your favorite scents, or simply taking the time to appreciate your body's strengths, self-care is a journey of recognizing and honoring your own needs. 010 — THE EDITOR’S LETTER On the ache
LASCIVIA MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2023 ISSUE VOLUME 04 — "THE ROSE & THE THORN"
Lascivia: Your work often features religious iconography mixed with erotic undertones. Is that a commentary on the church?
Blake Sanderson: It’s a commentary on desire. We are taught to kneel in pews, but we kneel for other things in the dark. The poses are the same; the devotion is the same. I just paint what I see when the lights go out. This month, let's focus on self-care not just
Lascivia: The color red dominates this new series. Why?
Blake Sanderson: Red is blood, red is passion, red is the stop sign you run. It’s the only color that matters in February.
Cover Model: Elian Vance Photography: Sasha Kordé Styling: Dimitri Rouge
The cover features Elian in a dimly lit baroque chamber, lounging on a velvet chaise. He wears an unbuttoned antique silk shirt, revealing a silver chain resting against his chest. His gaze is directed away from the camera, feigning disinterest, while one hand loosely holds a single, long-stemmed red rose with visible thorns. The aesthetic is moody, intimate, and tinged with melancholy.
Sometimes, it's the small, everyday moments that hold the most sensuality. The way sunlight filters through your blinds in the morning, the smell of your favorite coffee brewing, or the feel of soft fabrics against your skin. Take time to appreciate these moments; they are the essence of sensual living.