Anouk Robbeets, Oracle

“Oracle” symbolises mediation. Between past and present, between human and technology, between stories and real life. 

In this project Anouk Robbeets explores how the use of a voice-user interface contributes to a modern, more productive retelling of stories which have their roots in century-old oral traditions. 

The myth of Narcissus and Echo hereby functions as a foundation for an interactive retelling which focuses strongly on both the creation of an equal conversation between human and device as well as on the reflection of contemporary issues, amongst which blatant self-obsession, unrequited admiration and imitation. The user is continuously encouraged to participate in the story in order to learn how to recognise themself in it. 

“Oracle” symbolises mediation. Between past and present, between human and technology, between stories and real life.

In this project Anouk Robbeets explores how the use of a voice-user interface contributes to a modern, more productive retelling of stories which have their roots in century-old oral traditions.

The myth of Narcissus and Echo hereby functions as a foundation for an interactive retelling which focuses strongly on both the creation of an equal conversation between human and device as well as on the reflection of contemporary issues, amongst which blatant self-obsession, unrequited admiration and imitation. The user is continuously encouraged to participate in the story in order to learn how to recognise themself in it.