SHORTLISTED FOR THE NOVA AWARD (the best talent of Central Saint Martins school)
Inspired by short stories writers such as J.L Borges, R Brautigan or B Vian, I created new body of artworks, The Scent of Imaginary Beings, as short story novel in which a Homo Sapiens Sapiens discusses with a Homo Fictus under the command of a Homo Ideologicus, chapter by chapter, artwork by artwork.
By mixing smell and imagination, it is all about the fantasy of trying to go beyond our initial condition so as to build one society that we believe in.
By working with what one could define as «narrative representations», I support the idea that any real (social or not) change starts from changes into the imagination and representation fields.
1- The one who sets himself up as a Centaur
wood, perfume "cuir de Centaure" and aftershave Scorpion.
The perfume « cuir de Centaure » has been created in collaboration with the perfumer: Laurence Fanuel.
2- The one who feels like a Mermaid in the water
wood, water, mist makers and perfumes "Sirène pressée" and Dior "J'adore".
The perfume « Sirène pressée » has been created in collaboration with the perfumer: Laurence Fanuel.
3 - The search for one’s own island – deep blue version
"scratch and sniff" silkscreen printed map with the smell of the sea.
4 - The three Graces straight from the cask
three flasks of Scottish whisky and shared tasting.
5 - The haunted hunted deer
glass jar, skull and smell of the beast.
6 - The one who wants to express his power - Russian version
tattooed hammer waxed with vodka.
7 - The kid who still believes in Revolution – may 2014
slingshot and balloons filled with bits of firecrackers + collection of ammunition for free.
8 - The one who wants to fill the gaps – may 2014 launch
compass and balloons filled with helium odorized by ozone's odour.
9 - The reluctant
35 pages of Kenneth Grahame's tale in glass jars with a touch of Dragon's breath smell.
10 - The goldfish who dreams of being a shark
goldfish, fishbowl, tap water and smell of Ocean.