Your transformation into Dahc Dermur Vlll seems like a journey of self-expression. Can you describe the moment or experience that inspired you to embrace this identity?
It’s been the journey of a lifetime. every moment and life experience has collectively integrated into who I continue to blossom into today moving from New York to London was yet another re birth and transformation for me. Dahc Dermur was birthed.. Dahc = Chad backwards as it was a full circle moment for me in self discovery. Dermur = murder, we have the opportunity to die to ourselves daily and undertake the most exquisite creative act which is the art of creating ourselves.
You mentioned that your aesthetic revolves around black and white. What is it about these colors that resonates with you on such a profound level?
They present a mode of duality mirroring a constant source of emotions that evoke strength, purity, transparency, courage, vulnerability, forgiveness, darkness, enlightenment, tenderness, and a vitality for life, with red being intermittently introduced as the third strand of existence and rebirth.
In your view, how has the underground music and art scene evolved over the years, especially in London? What trends or changes do you find most intriguing?
I think it’s currently evolving at such a rapid pace it can be both exhilarating and exhausting to keep up. I am constantly inspired by the insurmountable raw new talent that keeps emerging on the scene, with such relentless dedication and passion. The most fascinating trend to me is not being on trend and that of authenticity and individuality.
Your work combines elements of DJing, performance art, and fashion. How do these different forms of expression intersect in your creative process?