“F63.9 Psycho-emotional disorder”
“F63.9” explores the psychological obsession with love — a state where love ceases to be a mere feeling and transforms into an all-consuming need. The title, referencing a diagnostic code, positions love as a form of mental dependence, where the mind becomes trapped in cycles of desire and longing, creating a continuous loop of unmet needs.
Each artwork functions as a mantra, where the repetition of simple and sincere phrases generates a hypnotic rhythm. Words are multiplied, endlessly repeated across the surface — a constant refrain embodying the concept of obsessive thoughts and emotional programming.
This repetition acts as a mantra not only on the conscious mind but penetrates every cell of the body. The essence of this practice lies in embedding the meaning of love so deeply that it permeates all levels of the psyche, influencing the perception of the self as a whole. The concept suggests that, just as we program machines, we can also program ourselves. Every repeated phrase shapes within us a core of desire, longing, and connection.
At the heart of this concept lies the idea of transformation. We are not static but fluid, continuously shaping and reshaping ourselves through the thoughts and emotions we cultivate. Love, in this context, becomes both a tool and a goal — a force capable of directing our personal evolution. The art invites viewers to participate in this process, to absorb the repeated messages, and through them, initiate change within themselves.
The repetitive phrases, like endless prayers, embody the paradox of longing: a need fulfilled in the act of expression yet remaining insatiable, always awaiting the next repetition. This tension reflects the duality of human existence — between what we have and what we seek; between presence and absence; between connection and solitude.
Ultimately, “F63.9” portrays love as a universal constant, a fundamental force transcending time and space. It hints that love is not merely an external experience but a state that can be cultivated from within, programmed into the core of our being. Just as we change ourselves, we transform the world around us, crafting a reality shaped by the love we choose to manifest.
This exhibition invites viewers not only to observe but to engage — to read, repeat, and interact with the phrases, allowing them to resonate deeply within. In doing so, each participant becomes both creator and subject, part of an infinite flow of love that transcends time, altering both personal and collective consciousness.
1. Book “I Love You”
“I Love You” is more than just a text. It is an endless act of self-discovery and a reminder of the complexity of love, which transcends ordinary perceptions of emotion. At the core of this book lies a paradox: a phrase that is both banal and sacred, everyday and transcendent. Each of the 63,468 repetitions of “I love you” represents an attempt to capture the fleeting, to transform a transient feeling into something permanent, as if love could be contained and preserved on the pages.
Love is presented here as a meditative cycle, where each repetition is a step deeper into oneself and into the meaning we often forget. The book invites the reader to reflect: Are we truly capable of love, or have our confessions become automatic, devoid of authenticity? What does it mean to say “I love you” not once, but again and again? In each repetition lies a new attempt to be heard, accepted, and shared.
The blank first page is an invitation to dialogue. It serves as a space for personal expression, a chance to contribute to the infinite text of love. This page reminds us that genuine words of love require not only acceptance but also active expression, even if doing so means confronting the fear of vulnerability. Thus, the book becomes not a finished object, but an interactive process, where each reader continues its story by bringing their own version of love into it.
On an existential level, the book speaks to our longing for connection. It draws attention to the fundamental loneliness of the human condition—our need to be understood and heard in a world where words often lose meaning. Every “I love you” in this book is not just an expression of emotion but a cry into the abyss, a desire to bridge the gap between “I” and “you,” between oneself and the other. It is an attempt to turn love from an ephemeral experience into an eternal constant, present in every moment and within every cell of our being.
The repetition of the phrase, like a mantra, becomes an act of programming the mind and body. It reminds us that love does not simply happen to us—it is something we cultivate. Just as we program machines, we can program ourselves through repetition and practice. The book offers a reimagining of love as a process we consciously choose to embody every day, in every action and every word.
In the end, “I Love You” is an attempt to capture a moment of eternity. In a world of constant change, love becomes an anchor, grounding us in the present. It is not merely an emotion but a way of being in the world, a way of engaging with reality. The book urges us not to hide love but to make it visible and tangible because love is the connection that allows us to feel alive, linked to others, and in tune with ourselves.