2023

a garden with no flowers

a garden with no flowers is a speculative olfactory installation by Emma Gasterland-Gustafsson that imagines a future where plant life has vanished, and gardens exist only in historical texts. In this envisioned world, a scientist attempts to recreate the sensory experience of ancient communal gardens using synthesized scents of flowers, foliage, and grass. The installation invites visitors to engage with these recreated aromas, evoking memories of nature and communal gatherings in a time when such experiences are no longer possible. The artist was present throughout the exhibition, providing live violin improvisations to enhance the immersive atmosphere.

Emma Gasterland-Gustafsson
New york
Ecological Memory