Benedikt Eickhoff

Embracing The Void

"Embracing the Void: A Surreal Journey Through Loss and Nothingness" is a story of a couple, Alex and Sam, who are trying to navigate their way through a tragic loss. They reminisce about the quirky and whimsical moments they shared together, such as riding unicorns to the moon and building a castle out of marshmallows.

However, as they confront the emotional and physical void left by their loss, they struggle to hold on to these cherished memories. Alex tries to fill the void by creating new memories with Sam, such as filling a jar with fireflies and daydreams, while Sam battles with the pain and emptiness caused by loss. They both look to the surreal and absurd to find hope and comfort, such as teaching a giraffe to knit and playing a symphony of colors on a xylophone made of rainbows.

Through their journey, Alex and Sam learn to confront their emotions and the emptiness left by their loss, and find a way to move forward by embracing the void and creating something new.