Resident

The virtual being, created by virtual reality technology, closed in the container reminding incubator or sarcophagus. It responds to human speech with movement, sounds and shape changes. Observation can be done through narrow visor with mount in microphone bellow, catching the spectator's voice.

RESIDENT refers to myths and legends of the creation of artificial life-forms. Its construction is inspired by alchemist processes. The creature's appearance and behavior have a precise numerical definition (key numbers are one, two, four and seven). It is presented as an immaterial luminous field (analogy to astral bodies or auras). The fact we can perceive it through senses does not mean certification of its real existence - it is a mere phantom, provoking questions on relation between reality and illusion.