I See You See Me

Kanupriya Mody

MA, AThR Artist, Art Therapist

Fabric, thread, beads

Dimensions variable

(2025)

'Caution: You are under CCTV surveillance.' This piece aims to unsettle the viewer by making them feel watched and observed—a reference to the omnipresence of surveillance.

The moth’s ocellus serves as a warning of modern surveillance technologies, and invites viewers to confront the discomfort and reality of being observed. Furthermore, it represents the internalised gaze we all carry: a reflection of how society watches, judges and ultimately defines us.

Just as the moth’s ocellus deceives potential predators or prey species, the modern gaze of surveillance shapes our perceptions of vulnerability and identity. The artwork is a take on how we carefully navigate and find a balance between privacy and exposure.