artist bio
**Dara Morgana** is a passionate author, keynote speaker, facilitator, and multidisciplinary artist based in Portugal.
With extensive experience in immersive theater, performance art, and regenerative practices, Dara brings a unique blend of creativity, resilience, and transformation to her work. She has worked on various productions, facilitated numerous workshops, and contributed to significant events like regional Burning Man festivals and Synesthesia.
Dara’s journey is marked by resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a rare genetic disorder, she has navigated life’s challenges through a practice she calls "creative resilience." This approach transforms trauma and adversity into opportunities for growth and regeneration, a theme vividly illustrated in her book, "Wildchild of the Universe."
As a keynote speaker, Dara engages audiences with her inspiring stories and insights into creative resilience, transformation, and living a wholehearted life. Her upcoming TEDx talk will further highlight her innovative approaches to these themes.
In Berlin, Dara found a home where "misfits fit," and delved into immersive theater and performance art, participating in productions like Dreamworld, Dreamworld Forever, and Illutron. She also collaborated with femme-led, queer residences like The Palace Collective, where her performances are known for their emotional depth, authenticity, and the ability to create moving experiences that resonate with the audience's inner child and vulnerability.
Diving deep into regeneration in Portugal, Dara has worked with the Traditional Dream Factory—the first DAO regenerative village—as a steward and collaborated with The Garden, a research lab in northern Portugal. These experiences have focused on sustainability, community living, creative resilience, transformation, and the intersection of art, regeneration, and healing. Her philosophy of "Permasoul" emphasizes healing and growth by tending to one's soul like a permaculture garden, encouraging mindfulness, creativity, and a deep connection to nature.