The Special Art Issue’23 PHOTOGRAPHS BY: MORGAN OTAGBURUAGU WRITTEN BY: TRYSTANNE CUNNIGHAM STORY BEHIND THE COVER:
Every issue of TrooRa Magazine is a labor of love, a carefully curated blend of art and narrative. However, it’s the cover that offers the first impression, an inviting window into the world we aim to share. The making of the cover for our Special Art Issue 23, Belfast, was nothing short of poetic—a confluence of talent, timing, and creative vision that resulted in our signature not one but three captivating covers. The journey began when I learned that Morgan Otagburuagu, an acclaimed photographer from Nigeria, was attending an event in London. Seizing the opportunity for international collaboration, Morgan immediately agreed to capture the talented Dameon Priestly for our Cover Feature. Otagburuagu, took a train to Rochester England in the UK, where he met artist Dameon Priestly for the first time. Despite being new acquaintances, their chemistry was instant, setting the stage for two days of inspired photography. One day was spent outdoors, capturing the rugged beauty of Rochester, and the other was devoted to the intimacy of Dameon’s studio, the epicenter of his creativity. When it came time to select the images for the cover, the task was a daunting one, given the multitude of exceptional shots. After much deliberation among myself, Trystanne
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