CCTV
A cyclist moves in & out of the frame, constantly being caught by the camera; we are waiting, searching for him to enter and leave and re-enter.
We are observing, monitoring. The cyclist is caught up in a network of images and cameras reflecting society’s need for documentation, for security, for evidence. It is a story of an event that has happened, is happening and without conclusion.
CCTV is a performance to surveillance cameras, taking place in a city, in the early hours. The cameras link up and follow a persons journey.
Most of these cameras are positioned quite high, a birds eye view, in gaming terminology called ‘god’s view’. Surveillance cameras are almost unnoticeable, we know they are there but we do not see them.
Ryan’s work focuses on narrative, memory and imagination. Her work is performative based and employs photography, video and installation. She has exhibited throughout the UK & Germany.
Catriona Ryan is based in Glasgow, Scotland.