Extraction: Lilac23 June 2025 | Oslo, Norway


There was a luxurious scent of lilac everywhere, and I wanted to test whether the extracted lilac would smell the same as when the flowers bloom outdoors.





Tactile symbols and tactile book26–27 March 2025 | Statped, Oslo, Norway


I attended two inspiring courses organised by Statped: Tactile Symbols and Tactile Book. Last year, I took the Tactile Book course, and this year I was glad to return and deepen my understanding.





Extraction: Heather14 October 2024 | Lillomarka, Oslo, Norway


The season of wild Heather has ended. I wanted to explore: How much scent do the withered flowers actually have, and what kind?

To me, the smell felt astringent, dry, and muted. I would like to try again during the blooming season.





Tactile book24 April 2024 | Statped, Oslo, Norway

I attended a course on tactile books hosted by Statped. The course was divided into two parts: a theoretical introduction and a hands-on session where we each created our own tactile book.




Pre-project: Sensorial Art ExhibitionOctober–December 2023 (5 days) | Overlyssalen, Fredrikstad, Norway


I carried out a pre-project titled Sensorial Art Exhibition, exploring the question:
How can we create an inclusive art exhibition that engages senses beyond vision and brings together performing art, sound art, and visual art?




©Ayana Ishiahra 2025