Rice, a fundamental sustenance in many cultures, holds deep connections to ceremonies, rituals, and divinations. As automated machines dominate the growing, processing, and cooking of rice, the involvement of digital technology prompts one to wonder about the emergence of new forms of rice divination.

When cooked, the force of heat and water naturally forms cracks on the surface of rice grains. To gain a better understanding of the potential patterns of these cracks, five hundred grains of rice are cooked, dried, and photographed under a digital camera with a microscope lens, creating a comprehensive collection of crack patterns. From this database, a divination system is crafted, relying on the visual analysis of various crack patterns to uncover the secret messages may be held within these cracks.