Augustus Wendell & Sherly Fan

Looking for a Perfect Friend? Is a chatbot based artwork that takes a playful yet thoughtful approach to exploring the dynamics of therapeutic conversations in the contemporary moment. Through distinct crafted personalities—the ever-encouraging optimist, the cautious guide, and the feelings-focused empath—we invite participants to interact with chatbots that imitate these familiar styles. We will be posting and passing out flyers with links to the archetypal relationship bots throughout the festival. The artwork is accessible through mobile phones and web browsers.