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Eye Now No - Video (2008) |
Routine tasks can lead to obsessive adherence to rituals and the propagation of anxiety. When people engage in routine tasks frequently, they can become so accustomed to them that they perform these actions without conscious awareness. This detachment from the task can result in individuals losing themselves in the repetition, as the routine solidifies into a set of rituals. Deviation from these established rituals can then become a source of significant anxiety, as the predictability and control provided by the routine are disrupted.
Eye Now No depicts a routine that many people undertake multiple times a week, highlighting the underlying patterns and psychological effects of such repetitive behaviors. The piece emphasizes the noise of running water in a confined space, which serves as a barrier to the outside world. In this insulated environment, the external world fades away, leaving only the rituals and subconscious thoughts echoing in the participant's mind. This isolation underscores how deeply individuals can become engrossed in their routines, to the point where external reality becomes secondary to their internal, ritualistic experiences.
The words in Eye Now No contain a hidden message encoded in Morse code. Instead of traditional dots and dashes, the piece uses the exact intervals of the words "eye," "now," and "no" to spell out "help me please." This cryptic plea embedded within the routine reflects a deeper cry for assistance that may be present in those overwhelmed by their rituals and the anxiety they produce. Eye Now No invites viewers to examine their own lives for similar rituals and to reflect on how these routines may be impacting their mental well-being. By decoding the hidden message, viewers are prompted to consider the often-overlooked cries for help that can be masked by the façade of routine.