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About the work
Desired Aura is a collection of short animated scenes that reflect on how artificial intelligence (AI) shapes our emotional lives. Each animation explores how we interact with AI—sometimes as a tool, a friend, or a silent observer. By examining how humans attach meaning and feeling to AI, this project invites reflection on questions including:
- If something feels real, does it matter if it isn’t?
- If care comes from an algorithm, is it still care?
Presented through a Unity WebGL experience, viewers click to explore each scene, which captures moments where emotion and technology blend—where AI reflects our needs, fears, and desire to be seen. Using 2D animation within a 3D space and AI-generated voices, the characters engage with AI for comfort, productivity, or creative inspiration. Meanwhile, a silent AI observer records every word, action, and feeling with machine-like precision. At its core, Desired Aura reveals the vulnerability of being human: We seek connection—real or imagined—in words, data, and silence. We personify what responds, sometimes forgetting it wasn’t ever real to begin with.
About the artist
Jessica is a multimedia artist who explores self-identity through photography, illustration, and video. She enjoys blending traditional art with digital tools to create illustrations and assets for Unity games, videos, and websites. She also likes experimenting with different styles and ideas to keep her art fresh and meaningful.