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Ο φωτογράφος Nicolas Bruno, 22 ετών, περνά τις ημέρες του σαν ένας φυσιολογικός άνθρωπος. Οι νύχτες του όμως είναι διαφορετικές. Εφιαλτικές για την ακρίβεια. Πάσχει από υπνική παράλυση (sleep paralysis) τα τελευταία 7 χρόνια, που σημαίνει ότι «ζει» τους εφιάλτες του πιο έντονα από τους υπόλοιπους.

Η υπνική παράληση συμβαίνει όταν μπαίνουμε στην κατάσταση REM του ύπνου. Τότε το σώμα παραλύει για να μην μπορούμε να αντιδράσουμε κατά τη διάρκεια των ονείρων μας. Αλλά το μυαλό όσων πάσχουν από υπνική παράληση, όπως και του Bruno, είναι ξύπνιο και βιώνει τρομακτικές παραισθήσεις.

Αυτό, όπως παραδέχεται ο ίδιος, του προκάλεσε αϋπνία και κατάθλιψη. «Νόμιζα ότι ήμουν δαιμονισμένος», είπε. όλα άλλαξαν όταν ένας δάσκαλός τους του συνέστησε να καταγράφει τους εφιάλτες του. Και από τότε τους καταπολεμά με την φωτογραφία.

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Huge feature of my work on ViralNova; view the article here – www.viralnova.com/sleep-paralysis/

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Last shot before I depart for my study abroad program in Italy. I experimented with on-location prop creation, lots of headaches.

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Huge feature on @cnnstyle with Adam White! You can check it out here: http://cnn.it/2i3RnFY

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BERSAGLI_O – View on Flickr – https://flic.kr/p/C1piXj – Two pieces of mine will be shown at @havengallery on January 9th for their new exhibition titled “Music Box”. Come by!

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My video documentary with VICE’s Daily Vice is now live! We cover a behind the scenes peek at one of my photoshoots, explore the effects of sleep paralysis, and get an in depth look at my artistic process. A huge thank you to the Daily Vice team! http://bit.ly/1Tuvvzy

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Last chance to acquire my limited edition prints that are available through @havengallery of Northport, New York until 02/14/2016. 22 x 22 Inkjet prints on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Satin paper with signature, stamp, and numbered at 2/7. Inquiries may be sent by email to [email protected] or by phone at 631.757.0500.

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A huge thank you to @huffingtonpost for their article on my sleep paralysis artwork! Check it out on my Facebook page, or here: http://huff.to/1U1gXIz

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This week, I wrapped up my teacher’s assistant scholarship program at @haystack_school and returned home with bountiful inspiration and time for introspection. A main priority of the program was to disconnect from our electronics and truly live in the moment. Although I enjoyed this experiment, I am unintentionally continuing this electronic disconnection after yesterday’s photoshoot. My camera took a plunge into the ocean after the tide swept away the sandbar underneath my tripod. I was able to recover my photos from the memory card by soaking it in fresh water and alcohol, but for my camera, no such luck. I cannot help but think of my carelessness in taking my most important tool for granted. I am hoping that the hard work that I put back into replacing the camera will reinstill a standard of cautiousness and sensory awareness for the changing environments that I shoot in. I will work tirelessly just as I had done to reach this point in the first place. Model: My unbelievable talented girlfriend @alyssariggi Music: “Mermaid”, @richardorofino https://youtu.be/4leTY-wWmzg

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I’m currently grieving for the families and wildlife being affected by the wildfire in Tennessee. You can help their situation through these avenues of aid: http://bit.ly/2gGlEcZ I will be exhibiting two unique pieces in @havengallery ‘s annual “Little Big” show this December. Join their mailing list for availability: www.havenartgallery.com

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INCUBU_S by Nicolas Bruno www.nicolasbrunophotography.com

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Thank you MOTHERBOARD + VICE for featuring three pieces of mine within this extensive article on Sleep Paralysis for Halloween! http://bit.ly/20apzgP

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