In Between Us
Patrick Ortiz
Description
In Between Us is a texting application that uses AI to rewrite messages. By transforming the original content, it creates a buffer between the sender’s raw thoughts and the recipient’s understanding, subtly changing the sender’s intentions. While the app aims to foster communication that feels both harmless and assertive, it also exposes the inherent gap between genuine expression and the mediated message ultimately received.
Affiliations
The artwork was produced during the Critical Data course held by Manuela Naveau, Interface Cultures department, Kunstuniversität Linz, Austria.
Credits
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Patrick Ortiz
Patrick Ortiz is a Bolivian artist and computer scientist who began his career in contemporary dance. His fascination with online communication, language and virtual societies led him to explore information technologies and pursue a degree in computer science. This background allows his performances to become interactive, delving into themes of control and social roles mediated by technology. His work aims to create interactive spaces where artists and spectators alike play an active role in the performance.