Whenever I become aware of another person’s gaze, I instinctively feel a sense of tension and remain constantly conscious of being watched, even though at times this may only be my own projection. This prolonged awareness of existing in a state of “being observed” has gradually shaped a heightened sense of self-consciousness within my body in everyday life: I continuously examine my posture, movements, and behavior, unconsciously correcting and restraining them. As a result, the body no longer exists naturally, but increasingly becomes an object disciplined by the social gaze.

This led me to question whether there might be a way for individuals to temporarily detach themselves from the anxiety of “being watched,” to step outside an excessive state of self-consciousness, and to enter a freer mode of existence that is closer to instinct.