This work reflects on the philosophical tension between presence and absence in human communication. The lightboxes — mass-produced consumer objects — are stripped of their original function and recontextualized to express emotional urgency. Their mirrored positioning suggests reciprocity, yet their silence underscores the fragility of dialogue.
The phrase “PLEASE TALK TO ME” is both invitation and lament. It echoes existential themes: the desire to be acknowledged, the fear of isolation, and the constructed nature of meaning. Inspired by thinkers like Martin Buber and Ludwig Wittgenstein, the piece questions whether true conversation is ever possible — or whether we merely perform the illusion of understanding.