ORACLE

A slot machine that uses machine learning to generate new pieces of life advice upon every pull of the handle. The sculpture is fed 500,000 quotes from throughout history and writes a new unique quote for each person who pulls the lever on the machine. The piece was inspired by the dopamine release that exists both in the mind of a gambler and that feeling we get when refreshing our social media feeds.

Year: 2023
Medium: Interactive installation; text/LED display, sensors, custom software (algorithmic/AI text generation)
Dimensions: Variable (freestanding sculptural display)
Location Created: New York, NY
Exhibition History: C24 Gallery, Art Singapore, Contemporary Istanbul
Keywords: prophecy machine, algorithmic divination, AI text, chance operations, digital prophecy, interactive installation
Description: A contemporary divination device that generates cryptic messages in real time, blending algorithmic logic with the aesthetics of ancient prophecy. Visitors receive personalized “readings” that expose how prediction systems—both mystical and computational—shape belief, behavior, and fate in the digital age.