I Dream of a Timeless Utopia
Dublin Core
Title
I Dream of a Timeless Utopia
Subject
Fine Art
Description
‘I Dream of a Timeless Utopia’ is project exploring a personal search for a world where time doesn’t exist
- a vision of utopia within a dystopia, where what the photographer longs for will always remain out of reach.
Through photography, handwritten fragments, and delicate details, the work reflects on the impossibility of
preserving a person, a moment, or a feeling, as time inevitably moves forward. This realisation causes the
narrative to unfold like a vivid dream - unruly, chaotic, and saturated with emotion and longing.
A subtle power dynamic emerges as the narrative shifts, between the photographer and time itself, as the
camera becomes a tool of loud resistance - an attempt to hold onto fleeting moments and people as they
slip away beyond control, ultimately, seeking solace in the act of preservation.
- a vision of utopia within a dystopia, where what the photographer longs for will always remain out of reach.
Through photography, handwritten fragments, and delicate details, the work reflects on the impossibility of
preserving a person, a moment, or a feeling, as time inevitably moves forward. This realisation causes the
narrative to unfold like a vivid dream - unruly, chaotic, and saturated with emotion and longing.
A subtle power dynamic emerges as the narrative shifts, between the photographer and time itself, as the
camera becomes a tool of loud resistance - an attempt to hold onto fleeting moments and people as they
slip away beyond control, ultimately, seeking solace in the act of preservation.
Creator
Niharika Pathak
Date
2025
Format
Coptic binding, 120gsm Shiro paper, Dense Cardboard
Book Item Type Metadata
Dimensions
148 x 210 mm
Number of Pages
80
Edition Size
A5
Place of Publication
London, UK
Designer
Niharika Pathak
Editor
Niharika Pathak
Website
niharikapathak.online
URL Link to project
https://niharikapathak.online/idoatu-photobook
Where to buy
Please email niharikapathak@hotmail.co.uk in order to purchase!
Collection
Citation
Niharika Pathak, “I Dream of a Timeless Utopia,” Photobook Cafe Photobook Collection, accessed February 18, 2026, https://photobookcafe-archive.co.uk/items/show/1981.