The modern world, with its fast pace, global information, and chaos of social media, lulls sensory experiences and the ability to examine ourselves. “EYES” speaks about the need to stop, think, to look within oneself. The “box” is an allegory of the “TV of the future” where one can see not only the external shell of the illusory world, but also a real essence of our true selves. The circuit board at the back of the box is the analogue of the future “neuron” connections between people that override technologically programmed emotions.

Participants of the project were the children of ATO veterans who had a chance to close their eyes and go deep within their own inner world. Artists took pictures of the children at the moment when they opened their eyes but their gaze was still directed inside themselves. Upon encountering their eyes on the photos, they made pictures on glass with unusual zealousness. Every “box” contains the photo observed by the eyes painted on the glass. Each work is a projection of the inner world to the outside.

“EYES” is the continuation of the previous conceptual exhibit “BODIES.” Together they are the result of a unique reflection of the world of children affected by war.