The Bouquet of Death and Decay

Authors

  • Eeva-Liisa Puhakka Independent artist
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54916/rae.122893

Keywords:

Olfactory art, installation, writing, death, smell

Abstract

This text talks about death and the smell of death. It elaborates on the difficulties that arise in attempting to describe smells and olfactory phenomena in a visual essay using images and words. The ineffable qualities of smell and death prevent certainties. Materiality, however, can provide a window into awareness and the beginnings of understanding.

Issue
Vol. 2023 No. 2 (2023): Thematic Issue on Death
Section
Thematic Issue

Published

2023-09-29

How to Cite

Puhakka, E.-L. (2023). The Bouquet of Death and Decay. Research in Arts and Education, 2023(2), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.54916/rae.122893

Copyright (c) 2023 Eeva-Liisa Puhakka

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