Eye Now No

2008

Continuous looped video with 2-channel audio

Duration: 1 minute

Dimension: variable

Routine tasks can lead to obsessive adherence to rituals and anxiety, as people often perform these actions without conscious awareness, losing themselves in the repetition. Eye Now No highlights this by depicting a routine many undertake frequently, emphasizing the noise of running water in a confined space as a barrier to the outside world. This isolation underscores how individuals can become engrossed in their routines, making external reality secondary to their internal, ritualistic experiences. The piece includes a hidden Morse code message using the words "I," "now," and "know" to spell out "help me please," reflecting a deeper cry for assistance from those overwhelmed by their rituals and anxiety. Eye Now No invites viewers to examine their own lives for similar rituals and consider the impact on their mental well-being, prompting reflection on the often-overlooked cries for help masked by routine.