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This project was done as a part of ‘Build your Avatar’ Assignment for the ‘Introduction to Communication, Culture and Technology’ class in Fall 2023 at Georgetown University by Professor Jeanine Turner and Professor Michael Koliska.

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An interactive artwork using 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics. [Special Credits: The Maker Hub, Georgetown University Library]

Project Overview:

The 3D face features a triangular scroll, measuring 5.5" x 3" x 3", nestled on its forehead. Within this scroll lies a series of three questions, each accompanied by annotated news headlines. As a viewer, you unravel these questions.

As a viewer, you can engage on three levels —

• Scroll through the inquiries, absorbing the weight and significance of the associated news headlines.
• Then, take a moment to reflect and respond, pressing either the red or green buttons to convey your perspective and interpretation.
• Alternatively, simply observe the enigmatic avatar, allowing its presence to evoke introspection and contemplation.

There are elements in each level that evoke the unsettling atmosphere of a totalitarian regime. If you decipher them, I invite you to share your response with us at [email protected].

For a deeper understanding of the artist's inspirations and preoccupations, I recommend exploring three compelling documentaries.

• April 12, 2024: ‘India's War On Fake News: How Disinformation Became India's #1 Threat’ by Singapore’s public broadcaster CNA Insider
• September 4, 2023: ’While We Watched’ by US’s Public Broadcast Service
• January 19, 2023 ‘Fake News, India’ by Voice of America

Views Juxtaposed

Front View

Rear View

Top Shot

Bottom Shot

Facing Right

Facing Left

Unfolding through Motion Picture

https://player.vimeo.com/video/872021024?h=fbc0f9ef34