The experiment of eye tracking in self-portrait drawing mirrors the habitual act of self-watching—searching for answers trying to find answers to personal issues, but all you get is shape of your reflection. The mirror reflects our visual aspects, our outside shell without emotional and soul inner depth reducing self-observation to a mere analysis of coordinates and contours.
At its core, eye tracking measures eye activity: Where do we look?What do we ignore? When do we blink? How do our pupils react to stimuli? While the concept is straightforward, the process and interpretation are complex.
In the context of drawing, eye tracking bypasses mental and manual distortions. The hand no longer filters perception; instead, the raw, unmediated gaze translates directly onto paper, revealing a pure visual trace of self-perception. This technique challenges the traditional relationship between artist and subject. It removes intent, control, and correction, offering instead a direct imprint of where the self is most drawn to itself.

Created in collaboration with the LU Centre for Optometry and Vision Science.