Flirt Bot, 2021 - 2023

Embroidery, LEDs, Arduino micro-controller, custom chat bots, animation, textiles, 36” x 36”.

A phone number is connected to a chatbot that interprets the texts sent to it and sends back a text to viewers via their cell phone. These messages relate to emoji animations displayed on the artwork’s LED screen. Animations include pink hearts, winky faces, angry faces, smiley faces, fire, and purple devil emojis.