In a series of 3 experiments, we explore the relationship between ‘the human’ and observant technology. In an empty studio, 4 cameras capture every angle of the space. In the middle, a phone stands on a rotating pedestal, which provides a 360-degree view of the scene.
  The capturing devices observe the humans navigating through space, while they answer the question “Where do you feel the most seen?” and “Where do you feel the least seen?”. Every participant gets 45 seconds to answer this question and position themselves in the place where they feel the answer lies.
  The framing of the question suggests a fixed answer, however, the resolution lies in the feedback loop of the capturing devices. Because while the one camera might not be recording, the other cameras are capturing this action of not recording, while simultaneously also recording the context of the not recording camera.
  The introspective nature of the experiments tries to capture the duality between being seen and being aware of being seen and questions whether this is even a ‘thing’. Even further, the experiment questions the validity of this whole question, as in this setup there is no way of being seen or unseen. As you can only be seen when there is a possibility of being unseen, which is not the case with the various setups that were staged.
  It becomes a matter of detail and recognition. Some shots provide us with mere shadows of human presence, while others tell a story. This imagery could stand on its own, narrating the struggles and joys around the act of constantly being captured. The subjects often avoid eye contact with the camera, maybe they believe if they can’t see the camera, the camera cannot see them. Looking at objects, scenes outside the frame, their body language reflects tension, as they pass their arms tightly to their body.
  We become the witness of a dance between the subjects and their observers. A transaction of power takes place when one takes the lead. There are moments, fractions of awkwardness and victory, yet this is never absolute as they alternate in perfect harmony.
  In this book, we organize all frames from these three experiments. Through structure, we show presence and absence, seen and being unseen. Every frame represents 1/8th of a second, with 2 seconds and 5 angles per page.