In a hypersexualized society where individuals can access the intimacy of others through social media, the “Voyeurism” project confronts viewers with their own voyeuristic tendencies, making them aware of their boundaries. Voyeurism, a psychosexual disorder, involves deriving pleasure from observing nudes or intimate acts from a distance, typically remaining hidden from view. This exhibition aimed to cast visitors in the role of “voyeur,” placing them in an uncomfortable position to explore their relationship with the private spaces of others.
The “Voyeurism” project showcased forty Polaroid photographs divided into two categories: twenty erotic and twenty depicting personal, everyday intimacies. Placed on either side of the room behind curtains, visitors had to peek through to view them. Concurrently, I performed behind another transparent curtain in the same space. A line with a sign reading “Please maintain the limit of discretion” demarcated boundaries, and if crossed, I redirected attention to the transgressor.Throughout the exhibition, I monitored online messages received, revealing forty alongside the photographs. Despite not featuring me, subjects were objectified, evident in suggestions to start camming or sending unsolicited nude photos. This exploration challenged stereotypes and boundaries, both physical and thematic, extending beyond the exhibition’s opening performance to address the pervasive nature of online voyeurism.
