TITLE: DEAR BROTHER,...
TECHNICAL INFO: Interactive installation with AI, 2025
PLACE: My Mother was a Computer/ Zifergauz / St. Petersburg, RU

The installation is a biomorphic glowing object made of polymer resin, with a camera built into the top part to recognize emotions. When interacting with the installation, the camera determines the visitor's state and colors the object in a color corresponding to a particular emotion. For example, joy can be bright yellow, and sadness - a deep blue tone. In the upper part of the object there are two copper plates. Touching them allows you to "calm" the artificial intelligence after the interaction — the object changes color to a neutral white.

The work explores how friendly relations between people and machines can develop. The basis for the interaction between a person and AI is the psychological practice "I see you", based on empathy and compassion. It includes acknowledging the feelings of another and the willingness to listen and understand. The title of the work contrasts the idea of ​​​​"big brother", associated with surveillance and control through technology. In contrast, the project offers support and sharing of feelings: the "brother" here acts as an ally.