iSpy

“I spy with my little eye something…” iSpy is a community oriented public art project originating in DeKalb, IL. The project performs on various levels of social intractability, as a means to collaborate and create a shared experience focusing on the use and distribution of data through surveillance drones and technology. Handcrafted drones are placed throughout public spaces, to be found and claimed by “passerbys". These individuals are then invited to participate in a new online community where they can upload and document their experiences with the found drone. Within each drone wing is a link to this website and a tag word. These words have been chosen from a master list of keywords used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, called the “Analyst’s Desktop Binder”, to track social media. The goal of iSpy is to create awareness and foster discussion about surveillance, and how it is used by, for, and against citizens of the United States, as well as other countries. If you have found a drone, please contribute to the website and online community by uploading: -an image or source that goes along with your #hashtag word -written description or #hashtag of where you found the drone -share your thoughts and feelings about the project or topic -redistribute the drone with instructions back inside of it in a new location -feel free to include any other #hashtags, photos, or information that you feel is relevant to the project Additionally I encourage all visitors to share this website and information with others through social media or word of mouth. Instructions for making your own drones are provided online and are under creative commons. Feel free to make your own handcrafted drones in your area and become a part of the project. Contact Info: [email protected]