The Essence of Perception - An Artist’s View
The Essence of Perception - An Artist’s View
Author(s): Helga GriffithsSubject(s): Philosophy, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Aesthetics, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Spoločnosť pre estetiku na Slovensku a Inštitút estetiky a umeleckej kultúry Filozofickej fakulty Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: olfactory art; aesthetics; Helga Griffiths; multi-sense artist; olfactory elements; sensory experience; perceptual horizons; memory and identity; transformation of coal;
Summary/Abstract: Helga Griffiths, a Germany-based multi-sense artist, explores the intersection of art, science, and technology through her innovative installations. Her work often incorporates olfactory elements to enhance the sensory experience and evoke memories and emotions. Griffiths' notable projects include "Observatorium," which used a device to release scents in sync with video scenes, and "Space Souvenirs," which created scents representing different planets. She has exhibited internationally, including at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris and the Nevada Museum of Art. Her installations aim to expand perceptual horizons by transforming technical data into multi-sensory experiences. Griffiths' work emphasizes the subjective nature of smell and its powerful connection to memory and identity. She has received numerous awards and residencies, and her work is featured in several permanent collections and publications. Her recent projects include "18C Essence of Coal," which explores the transformation of coal and its symbolic significance.
Journal: ESPES
- Issue Year: 13/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 94-104
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
