Archive of Lost and Future Smells

In the workshop Archive of Lost and Future Smells, participants engage in a creative, sensory experience that uses smell as a primary tool for world-building and storytelling. Through random prompts and collaborative imagination, they explore the relationship between scent, memory, and the spaces we create—both real and fictional. By the end of the workshop, each group will have envisioned and mapped out a unique district based solely on the scents provided.

Cemre Kara's artistic practice and research focus on food culture, multi-sensory design, and the social impacts of sensory experiences. Her work utilizes performative settings such as dinners, workshops, and participatory walks. Recently, she has concentrated on scent-making, drawing from her prior interests. Her projects are informed by research and interactive frameworks, emphasizing co-creation, food, and storytelling. She integrates citizen science to connect art-based research with collaborative community action.