Given the ubiquity of modern surveillance, our relationship with the nature of being seen has only grown increasingly complex. Though the intention of these monitoring systems is to keep us safe, it stands in direct opposition to the desire of animals to be invisible when seeking sanctuary.

In this immersive installation, the mirrors placed in a natural environment mimic the way in which we are watched no matter where we turn. Surrounded by idyllic nature but caught in a scented web, the viewer is disoriented by the innumerous reflections of themselves. Though confounding, the ability to see everything around oneself creates a paradoxical sense of safety, mirroring our relationship with modern surveillance.

Scent Brief: Animalic note through tinctured gelatin, Dark Woods tincture of mushrooms and soil, Sweet tincture of brown sugar and honey, Stone accord

Inspired by the childhood memory of reading under the blankets and being transported to a completely different world, I created a piece that captures the expansive potential found within the pages of a book. The warm light embedded within a hollowed out book glows beyond the confines of the paper, beckoning a reader to come explore. The pages are scented with vanilla extract and rose petals to capture the dream-like experience of being immersed in a fairytale, while the fabric fort the book is placed within is scented with dryer sheets.

Scent Profile: Dried rose petals, vanilla extract, clean linen scent from dryer sheets