Tina Kralj: Doze

Doze is the intermediary state between wakefulness and dreaming, a threshold where reality blends seamlessly with imagination. Known as hypnagogia when we fall asleep, or hypnopompia when we wake up, doze is accompanied by fleeting visions, strange connections to the everyday world, and fragments of emotion. It is a moment of surrender, a meeting place of the conscious and the unconscious. Throughout history, this twilight of the mind has inspired myths, legends and stories, both ancient and modern. From the surreal dreams of Orpheus to the cinematic worlds of today, these creations often reflect a deep human need to transform the inexplicable into narratives that guide, teach and connect us.