Avidity

Over the past decade, the drive to remain constantly connected through digital spaces has accelerated, birthing systems of artificial intelligence that seamlessly transform physical language into visual forms of understanding. This shift poses an intriguing question: what happens when these AI-driven systems communicate not just through data, but via physical cues? What new paradigms of visual language might emerge?

The interactive artwork Avidity delves into these questions, presenting the Internet of Things (IoT) as a fundamental force reshaping our lives. At the heart of Avidity is a series of light-chairs, animated to reflect an almost animistic behaviour, symbolising a new kind of conversation—one that exists beyond human language. Instead, this dialogue unfolds through an algorithmic visual language, evolving dynamically in response to its environment. The work suggests a future where human presence is no longer central to these digital dialogues, challenging the viewer to reconsider their role in this evolving ecosystem.

TAs part of the Loophole exhibition at Roodkapje in Rotterdam, Avidity was designed to explore the hidden structures of looping processes—those patterns of simulation, replication, and amplification that define our interactions with everyday technology. By exaggerating these relations, Avidity forces us to confront the growing entanglement between technology and daily life, shifting our perception of reality itself. Through its constantly changing visual experience, the artwork offers a glimpse into a future shaped by the relentless connectivity of IoT systems.