Computern


2022 | Research project


Of all smart devices in our possession, personal computers are among our oldest, yet still most capable friends.

We interact with them as media, utilizing them as products or services – until something goes wrong. All usefulness crumbles away as we find ourselves simply facing a machine that operates not as intended. With that in mind, how should the afflicted human face the silicon-based bane of their existence? 

Computern advocates an approach to our not-so-trusted devices as archaeological sites that may or may not offer insight into their magic black box, as malleable projection screens for us, and as rational systems that are not inherently useful, but very delightful and deserving of empathy indeed.