Look Up

During my daily commute, I've become increasingly aware of a striking pattern. Nearly every commuter is holding a phone, their head tilted downward in the exact same position. Conversations between strangers have become rare, eyes seldom meet, and few people seem aware of the world unfolding around them. From infants and toddlers holding tablets to children, teenagers, and adults scrolling through their devices, the posture is remarkably consistent across generations.

This repeated image led me to question what it reveals about us as a society. We have unprecedented access to information and connection, yet we often appear disconnected from the physical spaces and people surrounding us. Our attention has shifted away from the present moment toward the endless stream of digital content in our hands.

"Look Up" is an invitation to pause and reflect on that shift. It asks viewers to consider what we may be sacrificing when our attention is continually directed toward our screens. What moments, relationships, and experiences are passing unnoticed? What does it mean when an entire society shares the same posture, not in conversation or observation, but in silent engagement with a device?

The work does not condemn technology; rather, it encourages awareness. It serves as a reminder that while our phones can connect us to the world, they should not prevent us from experiencing the one directly in front of us.