Science and Play

Smells s enrich our life experiences like colours on a canvas. When asked to reflect on their sense of smell, people often have many a story to tell…

In this episode, we have a slightly different focus, thanks to the fascinating work of our guest, Erin Adams. Erin is behind Smell Art, a unique blend of art and science that explores the power of scent. Her journey into olfactory art began in 2007 at a Secret Chiefs 3 concert in Melbourne, where a captivating scent from the stage sparked her fascination with the sense of smell.

In this episode, we delve into the science behind smell and discuss ways to make exploring this sense playful and fun. We also talk about the book "The Forgotten Sense" by Jonas Olofsson, which provides further insights into the importance and impact of our sense of smell.

Join us as we explore how smells and scents enrich our life experiences and discover the stories and science behind people’s olfactory experience.

Fragrance mentioned:

Go outside and smell consciously. Let us know what you find!

Book mentioned:

The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell—and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose - Jonas Olofsson

Find Smell Art on

Instagram: @_smell_art_

Website: smellart.com.au

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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