Close your eyes and imagine your younger self, presenting you with a slimy pearl of a tooth.
How did you feel when your baby teeth fell out? Some of us liked our little lisp, the extra attention,
the feeling of smooth gums under our tongue. While some of us, maybe you, avoided smiling for a long time after, embarrassment and regret filling the space where teeth used to be. 

Linking a nightmare to a similar past experience can give us insight into how we feel today.
Ask yourself, what is making you self-conscious? The focus on the mouth sets this scene apart from others.
There may be something in your waking life that you need to say.

The good news is that if your teeth are falling out, you’re making progress.
You’re on your way to where you need to be, just like your teeth.
It’s wiggling, it’s loose, it’s your pearl of a tooth in your hands.
You’re almost there. Just spit it out.

About the Artists:

Diana Weisman, a creative director and photographer Julia Comita enjoy creating work at the intersection of psychology and art. From their long experience in advertising, both seek to weave a strong message and sense of storytelling into their personal projects. Partnering with set designer Tim Ferro, whose career spans opera, film, and fashion, this unique trio creates visuals with substance. Surrealism, social commentary and a touch of humor is often at the forefront of their collective work. Their latest photography series 'bhad dreamz' is both a visual and written piece, imagining if the most common nightmares in the form of Tarot cards in the hopes of helping others find enlightenment. 

bhad dreamz was directed by Diana Weisman and photographed by Julia Comita with prop stylist, Tim Ferro. Featuring hair stylist Christine McManemin, designs by Victoria Warnken and animation by Rad Mora. Written by Diana Weisman after consultation from Layne Dalfen, author, dream analyst and founder of the The Dream Interpretation Center.