Avatar Roulette

Avatar Roulette is an intriguing video work that combines original 3D animations with real-time interactions. The artist behind this project created a 3D render of their face, animated into basic human expressions, serving as their digital avatar. This avatar was then used in various Chat Roulette sites, where users can have video conversations with random strangers. The reactions to the avatar varied widely based on the gender of the users encountered. Male users often skipped the conversation or suspected a male was behind the female-looking avatar, with some suggesting the avatar reveal more of its 'body'. In contrast, female users engaged in longer conversations, often leading to mutual voyeurism as they mimicked the avatar's expressions. Avatar Roulette explores the dynamics of online interactions and the perceptions shaped by digital avatars.