Search queries have become one of the most common ways people communicate with the world, revealing curiosity, anxiety, and desire in quiet, repetitive ways. ASCII Art Archive reinterprets the 100 most searched questions on Google in 2022 through the visual language of ASCII art, translating invisible data into tangible form.
Individually, each character feels insignificant. Together, they form images shaped by collective behavior. This tension mirrors digital society itself, where meaning emerges through accumulation and interaction. Presented as a book, website, and poster series, the project reflects on how humans engage with information, anonymity, and communication in an increasingly digital environment.