Transceiver #1
2017
Acrylic, wood, LCD panel, Raspberry Pi, camera, sensors, mechanical components.

Transceiver #1 is a centerpiece of the How to Clear Your Browser History installation, blending technology and art to explore themes of surveillance, digital permanence, and control. Mounted on a wooden panel, the piece features a camera triggered by facial recognition software and an LCD screen displaying datamoshed videos—corrupted streams of chatroom footage, military clips, and abstract visuals. Accompanied by a haunting audio mix of Orwell’s 1984, synthesized surveillance keywords, and ominous drones, the piece immerses viewers in an unsettling atmosphere. While they are drawn to the screen, the camera discreetly captures their image, which is then sent to Receiver #1 for printing and secure storage. Transceiver #1 confronts the audience with their role as both observer and observed, challenging them to reflect on the pervasive and invasive nature of surveillance in the digital age.