Catherine Willis
the perfume rings: exhibition curated by Diana Esnault-Pelterie
“I consider my work as an exploration and a celebration of nature. To pay attention to smell is my way to observe quietly what I encounter on my path, a form of meditation, “Caminando se hace el camino.” (translated, “walking is the way”). My blog is called Chemin Faisant. If you are really quiet, everything has a scent, even the pebbles, even the meteorites.
It is my way to acknowledge the mystery of being alive on this planet.” – Catherine Willis
Catherine Willis
ROOTS. a Perfume Ring.
July 2013 figtree branch, cinnamon bark, root from a planetree, textiles, metal, rubber.
Willis is always looking for interesting papers on which to create pieces. She has used essential oils as pigments, but also has utilized beeswax based pastels or watercolor.
Catherine Willis
FULL FATHOM FIVE
graphite and ink on filipino paper. 2010
Willis has also participated in olfactory performances, burning perfumes while accompanied by musicians playing instruments.
Her blog is a delight: http://catherinewillis.tumblr.com/
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