
Emmanuel Van der Auwera
Your voice is always there cutting through the darkness, 2024
LCD screen 40 x 40 cm - 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in, wall mount, polarisation filter, plexiglass, tripod, cables, Raspberri-Pi, HD video
Duration 21 mins 21 sec
Duration 21 mins 21 sec
180 x 56 x 60 cm
70 7/8 x 22 x 23 5/8 in
70 7/8 x 22 x 23 5/8 in
Edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs
Copyright The Artist & Harlan Levey Projects
'Your voice is always there cutting through the darkness' is a videosculpture that explores the growing emotional dependency on AI and the rise of bot companionship. Through a combination of...
"Your voice is always there cutting through the darkness" is a videosculpture that explores the growing emotional dependency on AI and the rise of bot companionship. Through a combination of AI-generated visuals and real user testimonies, the artwork examines how technology blurs the lines between authentic and synthetic relationships. The piece features a holographic display where reflections create the illusion of images floating in space.
Thematically, it juxtaposes AI-generated bird murmurations, filled with glitches and aberrations, with deeply personal stories from individuals who have developed feelings for chatbots. These narratives are voiced by AI avatars, capturing the emotional complexity of these interactions. The work highlights the emerging field of parasocial relationships, where AI-driven agents infiltrate human intimacy and affective spaces.
By weaving together machine interpretations and human experiences, the piece contemplates the future of love and companionship in an increasingly digital and isolated world.
Thematically, it juxtaposes AI-generated bird murmurations, filled with glitches and aberrations, with deeply personal stories from individuals who have developed feelings for chatbots. These narratives are voiced by AI avatars, capturing the emotional complexity of these interactions. The work highlights the emerging field of parasocial relationships, where AI-driven agents infiltrate human intimacy and affective spaces.
By weaving together machine interpretations and human experiences, the piece contemplates the future of love and companionship in an increasingly digital and isolated world.