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Authentic Connection Through the Eyes
The “Eye Contact Experiment” is a simple yet powerful experience that invites us to meet another person deeply, authentically, and without words—through eye contact alone. Sitting face to face, the gaze becomes a bridge for communication that transcends language, opening spaces for connection, empathy, and presence.
What Happens During the Eye Contact Experiment?
For a set period (from a few minutes up to half an hour), two people look into each other’s eyes, maintaining direct and sincere eye contact. This simple act:
- Stimulates awareness of the present moment
- Encourages breaking down personal and social barriers
- Facilitates emotional and human connection
- Can lead to deep states of relaxation, vulnerability, and mutual recognition
Why Try the Eye Contact Experiment?
In a world dominated by digital and often superficial communication, this experiment reminds us of the power of direct human contact. It offers an opportunity to:
- Experience deep nonverbal communication
- Practice empathetic listening and presence
- Discover new aspects of oneself and the other
- Expand one’s capacity for trust and openness
Who Is It For?
The Eye Contact Experiment is suitable for anyone wishing to explore new forms of relationship, enhance emotional awareness, and rediscover the strength of authentic connection—whether in personal development settings, groups, team-building, or simply out of curiosity.
An Invitation to Presence
“Looking into someone’s eyes is an act of courage and openness that can profoundly transform how we relate to others.”
The Eye Contact Experiment invites us to return to the heart of human encounter, where words are not needed to feel seen and welcomed.
Participation, creation, and facilitation of events in Milan, Monza, Varese, Lecco from 2015 to 2017
Charlotte Gray & Carlo Cornolti, Darsena di Milano, 2015