Insomniambule

“Insomniambule” follows the nightly journey of two characters, Somnambule and Insomniac. While one gives clues that she is suffering from nightly sleepwalks, the other stands in contrast as a symbol of constant consciousness. Though they seem to depict the heterogeneity of awake and asleep, at their core, the two states exhibit distinct similarities. Both states are fighting against the state of sleep – Insomniac deliberately rejecting sleep and fighting to keep consciously awake while Somnambule resists against deep slumber from within an already induced state of sleep. From either side, both characters must find a way to adapt themselves to normal life.
The characters pass through the doors of memory and recollection subconsciously playing several games that lead them through their past and present within their personal and social spheres.
The two characters, represented by two women who constantly follow one another, accentuate this uncanny sensation and weird relationship of being split into two. Therefore Insomniac and Somnambule can easily join to form the word Insomniambule, symbolizing them both. It also creates a platform for understanding the connection between artistic creativity and conditions of insomnia and somnambulance.