“We Live Inside a Dream” is rooted in the experience of my mother, as I sought to tell the story not just of her but of every individual who has faced illness, adversity, and loss. This project captures the vulnerability of the human body and spirit while simultaneously revealing the hidden forces that reside within us and guide us forward. It serves as a reminder of the unbreakable bonds that connect us, as well as 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. Life and dreams often intertwine, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Just as awakening from a dream prompts us to question those boundaries, this work invites us to question the nature of reality. The images act as mirrors reflecting the world around us, inviting us to explore the different aspects of ourselves and capturing our desires, fears, and expectations.
Bio: Danae Panagiotidi was born in Athens, where she lives and works. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Athens (UoA) and a Master’s degree in Photography: Research and Methodology from the University of West Attica (UNIWA). Motivated by personal experiences and through interdisciplinary research, she examines issues such as trauma, memory and contemporary human existence. Her artistic practice focuses on exploring the relationship between fiction and reality through various photographic applications. By creating staged images and the use of archival material, she focuses on the emergence of new narratives. Her work has been showcased in exhibitions and publications both in Greece and abroad.
