We Live Inside A Dream

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We Live Inside A Dream

In the heart of human experience lies a complex mosaic of emotions, stories, and interconnectedness. ‘We Live Inside a Dream’ draws its inspiration from my mother’s profound experience, which altered her life overnight. Her journey became the catalyst for this project, as I sought to navigate my own thoughts and feelings on illness, adversity, and loss. Rather than simply recounting her story, this project explores aspects of our relationship, emotions, and deeper personal concerns that emerged through this challenge. It captures the vulnerability of the human body and spirit, while also revealing the hidden forces that guide us forward. This exploration serves as a reminder of the unbreakable bonds that connect us and the shared experiences and fates that shape our collective identity.

‘We Live Inside a Dream’ revolves around the idea that life is like a dream—a fleeting, ethereal existence that is just one aspect of a larger narrative. During anesthesia or sedation, patients often enter a state of unconsciousness, experiencing images, thoughts, or memories that echo the fragmented nature of dreams. Life and dreams frequently intertwine, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Just as awakening from a dream prompts us to question the boundaries between the real and the imaginary, this project invites us to contemplate the nature of reality. The images act as mirrors, reflecting elements from the world around us alongside those from the realms of dreams and fantasies. They invite exploration of different aspects of ourselves, capturing our desires, fears, and expectations.

'We Live Inside a Dream' is not a static creation with a defined endpoint. It mirrors life itself, ever-evolving. It commenced at a specific time but continues to evolve, just as the healing process is ongoing. It acknowledges the possibility that life is but one facet of an enigma—a dream that we all share, while simultaneously celebrating the resilience that emerges from adversity, capturing the transformative power of life and the enduring beauty of human nature.

© 2024 Danae Panagiotidi

Danae Panagiotidi

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We Live Inside A Dream
The Lily in the Field
Seriphos
Together Alone
Short Stories
Gallaratese

About
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