Someone's Always Watching You

Prominently displayed on the River Street façade of the Woolworths Building, Someone's Always Watching You is a deeply spiritual artwork by respected Bundjalung artist Albert Digby Moran.

The piece fabricated from corten steel draws on Digby's reflections of growing up on an island in the Richmond River, where a wise Elder once told him "No matter what you do, someone's always watching you." In time, Digby understood this to mean that his ancestors' spirits are ever-present — protecting, guiding, and watching over his community.

Digby explains that the 'lines which outline the figure represents my spirit ancestors moving around my community just as the lines move around the painting. I always feel them with me in times of need, guiding me and looking over me in by beautiful Bundjalung Country. I feel privileged to have this connection with ancestors.'

Albert Digby Moran (1948–2020) was one of the Northern Rivers' most recognised Aboriginal artists, celebrated for his vibrant, storytelling works inspired by his Bundjalung ancestry. His art reflected his lifelong connection to Country, culture, and community. Over a nationally and internationally acclaimed career, Digby's work was exhibited widely and continues to inspire future generations. He passed away in Lismore in 2020, leaving behind an enduring artistic and cultural legacy.