Scents of Life
Exhibition
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18 Mar 2017
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29 Apr 2017
Published: 14.03.2017

The exhibition explores the interplay between sense of smell and memory. International artists visualize the dynamic through contemporary jewellery.
Artist list
Yeung Au Pilz, Paola Mirai, Chan Po Fung, Elizabeth Shaw, Susanna Strati, Eva Van Kempen, Corrado de Meo
The smell of freshly mown lawn reminds me of my school days. I miss the smell of newspaper ink. It stirs up my childhood memory of my father reading the paper at breakfast. The smell of rust gives me goose bumps!
The sense of smell is considered to be one of the most sensitive senses of human experience. It is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. The Different scents of life can bring back memories that stir‐up both pleasant and unpleasant emotions.
The exhibition “Scents of Life” explores the interplay between smell and memory through the medium of contemporary jewellery. 7 artists from around the world will showcase their work at Ame Gallery from 18 March – 29 April.
Anna Cheng, Founder of Ame Gallery said, I am always fascinated by how the sense of smell is closely linked to emotions and memories. A familiar smell has the power to evoke a lost memory. Through this exhibition, we aim to create direct communication between artists and audience. By means of the jewellery pieces presented by the artists, the audience may share a little piece of the memory evoked by a particular scent that has a special place in the artist’s life.
Ame Gallery introduces contemporary fine jewellery from worldwide artists. The Gallery’s missions are to raise awareness of contemporary jewellery, widen the audience base and facilitate a healthy eco‐system of this specialized art form in Hong& Kong. Ame Gallery also strives to raise recognition of Hong Kong’s contemporary jewellery in the international community.
The sense of smell is considered to be one of the most sensitive senses of human experience. It is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. The Different scents of life can bring back memories that stir‐up both pleasant and unpleasant emotions.
The exhibition “Scents of Life” explores the interplay between smell and memory through the medium of contemporary jewellery. 7 artists from around the world will showcase their work at Ame Gallery from 18 March – 29 April.
Anna Cheng, Founder of Ame Gallery said, I am always fascinated by how the sense of smell is closely linked to emotions and memories. A familiar smell has the power to evoke a lost memory. Through this exhibition, we aim to create direct communication between artists and audience. By means of the jewellery pieces presented by the artists, the audience may share a little piece of the memory evoked by a particular scent that has a special place in the artist’s life.
Ame Gallery introduces contemporary fine jewellery from worldwide artists. The Gallery’s missions are to raise awareness of contemporary jewellery, widen the audience base and facilitate a healthy eco‐system of this specialized art form in Hong& Kong. Ame Gallery also strives to raise recognition of Hong Kong’s contemporary jewellery in the international community.
Pendant: Mortar Head (1), 2016
Sterling silver (100% recycled), hemp cord.
2 x 3 x 5 cm
Photo by: Michelle Bowden
From series: Mortar Heads
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Ring: Mortar Head (3), 2016
Sterling silver (100% recycled).
Photo by: Michelle Bowden
From series: Mortar Heads
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Pendant: Scent of Earth, 2016
Earth, magnets, silver chain, polymer.
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Pendant: Scent of licorice, 2016
Licorice, magnets, silver chain, polymer.
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Necklace: A Detached Aquarium, 2017
Sterling silver, brass, stainless steel, plastic.
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Brooch: Scent Oriental Mobile, 2017
Silver, oxidize, metacrylate, acrylic paint, cotton.
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Brooch: Yellow Scented Stick, 2017
Silver, oxidize, metacrylate, acrylic paint, cotton.
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, cotton roll, purple suture thread, plastic needle and 24K gold plated silver, dettol.
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, cotton roll, purple suture thread, plastic needle and 24K gold plated silver, dettol.
Detail
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, cotton roll, purple suture thread, plastic needle and 24K gold plated silver, dettol.
On Use
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Necklace: Dettol, 2017
Glass, cotton roll, purple suture thread, plastic needle and 24K gold plated silver, dettol.
On Model
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Brooch: Symbiosis 01, 2017
Brass, cinnamon, sterling silver.
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Brooch: Symbiosis 02, 2017
Acrylic, brass, cinnamon, sterling silver.
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Object: Reliquary - Orb of Love and Loss, 2017
Oxidised bronze infused stainless steel, sintered nylon, sterling silver,18kt gold, 9kt gold, 23kt gold leaf, shellac, red pigment, olive tree ash, graphite, olive oil, frankincense, myrrh, rose oil infused beeswax, magnets.
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Object: Reliquary - Orb of Love and Loss, 2017
Oxidised bronze infused stainless steel, sintered nylon, sterling silver,18kt gold, 9kt gold, 23kt gold leaf, shellac, red pigment, olive tree ash, graphite, olive oil, frankincense, myrrh, rose oil infused beeswax, magnets.
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Ring: Reliquary - Orb of Love and Loss, 2017
Oxidised bronze infused stainless steel, sintered nylon, sterling silver,18kt gold, 9kt gold, 23kt gold leaf, shellac, red pigment, olive tree ash, graphite, olive oil, frankincense, myrrh, rose oil infused beeswax, magnets.
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