With a satirical and darkly humorous bent, and an accompanying musical number, LUCID NIGHTMARE depicts the isolated world of a character navigating personal and political upheaval. Combining auto-fiction with magical realism, Papapitsios reimagines narratives around mental health and chronic illness. Commissioned by Visual AIDS in 2024 as part of Red Reminds Me..., a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today.