Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Omachi City has a unique relationship with water.

It also boasts winding rivers, stunning mountainside lakes, and hot springs.

The citys natural surroundings have inspired a striking, site-specific installation composed of 14,000 prescription lenses.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

Created by Canadian artists Caitlind r.c.

In the case of [this installation], a person sees tiny landscapes, caught inside each lens.

They see the forest and the lake.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

They see each other.

The installation unfolds along a circular path, gently guiding viewers toward its center.

When a person peers through thousands of eyeglasses, they see the diversity of the human experience.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

[With this installation], they also see raindrops, dew, polka dots, pixels!

Once they depart, visitors encounter the nearby Nishina Shrine, which runs alongside the shore of Lake Kizaki.

A Whisper in the Eye of the Stormalso features repurposed materials.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

The installations prescription lenses were sourced secondhand through theCanadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre(CLERC) in Calgary/Mohkinstsis.

We really felt that magic in Omachi.

Brown and Wayne Garrett’s website.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

A Whisper in the Eye of the Stormby Caitlind r.c.

Brown and Wayne Garrett incorporate 14,000 prescription lenses.

Viewers are guided through the immersive installation, which is organized into a pair of concentric circles.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.

“A Whisper in the Eye of the Storm” by Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, which uses 14,000 prescription lenses to create what looks like suspended rain drops.