Olfactory Memory · Episode 03

Two by Two.

A place of moments.

14 to 24 / 11 / 2024 Saigon 10 days

Two by Two olfactory memory exhibition installation

01 · Opening


The exhibition is a space with one single scent, yet it opens a door to a full spectrum of feeling.

Four experiential activities. Twenty-two Tarot cards. One white Fuyo scent. The artist recorded what was left unsaid, the moments that glide past yet stay deep.

Open ten days, in November, 2024. The third episode in the Olfactory Memory series.


02 · Concept · Fuyo


One scent.

White Fuyo. The flower blooms in the morning, by afternoon it has changed colour. One flower, three states. One scent, many moments.

Visitors receive a scent strip at the entrance. Walk with the scent through the journey. Each line on the wall is a question the scent opens.


03 · Zones · Four activities

Four moments.

Four experiential moments.

The exhibition unfolds in four seamless activities. Beginning with a scent strip. Ending with a letter on the wall.

Activity I

Moment of Fuyo

Visitors receive and carry one scent, like a whisper guiding them into the Fuyo moment. As the scent permeates each step, gentle words appear along the path leading up to the main space.

Activity II

Moment of the Universe

A cosmic signal opens through each Tarot card. Each card carries a distinct message, colour, and direction — a mirror reflecting deep into the self. Twenty-two cards. Twenty-two questions.

Activity III

Moment of Colours and Scents

Visitors paint improvisationally. Colour blends with scent. Each brushstroke becomes the voice of feeling. Guided by the Tarot card just drawn, the painter lets go, allowing thought and feeling to bloom naturally.

Activity IV

Moment of a Whisper

Confessions pinned to the wall, like letters from hearts waiting for someone to listen. Visitors pause, silently read, and feel each story. The moment of strangers, reading for one another.


04 · Tarot · Twenty-two cards

Twenty-two Tarot cards. Twenty-two moments.

Each card a moment, a question sent from the universe. The artist rewrote the twenty-two Major Arcana through the exhibition's lens: a place for the unfinished, the unresolved memories, and the journey back.

Card I

Moment of Discovery

The Fool

The Fool carries the meaning of a new beginning, a journey to recover forgotten moments. The card is a reminder to listen to the past, live the present fully, and look toward the future. Walking without knowing the way ahead.

Question · The moment you stepped out of your comfort zone...

Card II

Moment of Mystery

The Moon

The Moon stands for gentleness, the feminine, and what has not yet been said. It stirs a sense of being lost, and also a quiet source of strength. Listening inward. Writing the rest of one's own story in the dark.

Question · The moment you were lost between the real and the dream…

Card III

Moment of Completion

The World

The World stands for wholeness and a deep connection with the universe. The card recalls the value of cherishing the present. Turning a sense of lack into a chance to become whole. Taking in what has been achieved.

Question · When do you feel most whole?

Card IV

Moment of Awakening

Judgement

Judgement brings a message of self reflection and recollection. Unfinished moments are a chance to look back at oneself. Not an ending, but a pause in which to go on writing the story with the heart.

Question · Is there a past decision you want to look at again?

Card V

Moment of Transformation

The Tower

The Tower stands for sudden change and unexpected shifts. Imperfection and unfinished memories carry a hidden strength. A change in thinking. Release from the hold of the past's ghosts.

Question · The past or the present?

Card VI

Moment of Illumination

The Sun

The Sun stands for illumination, optimism, and bright energy. The strength of daylight and of the sun. In moments that feel incomplete, the card recalls that the present still holds much to discover.

Question · Which moment makes you cherish the present?

Card VII

Moment of Hope

The Star

The Star carries hope, inspiration and calm. It opens a new path after loss and hardship. In the dark of feeling lost, a small ray of light shows the future ahead.

Question · As each moment passes, what stays?

Card VIII

Moment of Confrontation

The Devil

The Devil shows that sometimes unwanted circumstances must be accepted in order to see more clearly. Feelings of lack, the drifting between joy and sorrow: such moments help one look deep into the self.

Question · Facing fear in order to grow...

Card IX

Moment of Balance

Temperance

Temperance stands for emotional balance, between the positive and the negative. It advises against haste. Slow down, listen, and feel deeply what has not yet been whole.

Question · The moment you were at ease with yourself?

Card X

Moment of Rebirth

Death

Death is a reminder of loss and of the flaws carried from the past. Memories of lack are not an ending, but a space to accept and move forward. Rebirth, and becoming whole.

Question · The moment pain turned into strength…

Card XI

Moment of Upheaval

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune is the endless turning of fate, where challenges cannot be avoided. Unfinished moments open space for steadiness. Still standing firm, even when hurt.

Question · The moment you held steady through every trial?

Card XII

Moment of Slowness

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man is a reminder that moments of standstill are not failure, but a chance to look back and reflect. A signal for time to stop, to look at oneself again.

Question · The moment you looked deep into yourself?

Card XIII

Moment of Fairness

Justice

Justice is a reminder that every past decision and action leads to the outcome of the present. Upright, honest, seeing things as they are.

Question · Right or wrong?

Card XIV

Moment of Seeking

The Hermit

The Hermit stands for a journey of seeking and looking inward. Facing the unfinished moments of a life. Withdrawing from outside noise, turning toward the stillness within.

Question · The moment you found peace within?

Card XV

Moment of Resilience

Strength

Strength speaks of inner power and patience. A gentle kind of control. Listening to oneself, and compassion, to move through unfinished moments.

Question · What keeps you steady and strong?

Card XVI

Moment of Conquest

The Chariot

The Chariot stands for victory and self assertion. Dreams and desires are taking clear shape. Building from what was left unfinished in the past.

Question · The moment you realised where you belong...

Card XVII

Moment of Harmony

The Lovers

The Lovers is a sign of a bond that is forming or about to form. A connection between two sides of one matter, or between two opposing beings. Personal faith, one's own worth.

Question · In this moment, what would you like to send to your future self?

Card XVIII

Moment of Learning

The Hierophant

The Hierophant is a reminder of inner strength. Unfinished moments are a spiritual guide. The answer lies within. The self is the answer to every question.

Question · What precious thing has life taught you?

Card XIX

Moment of Intuition

The High Priestess

The High Priestess is a reminder of spiritual strength and inner intuition. Some things cannot be explained by perception alone. Judging things through trust in intuition.

Question · Do you trust your intuition?

Card XX

Moment of Leadership

The Emperor

The Emperor stands for nurture and abundance. Listening to the inner voice and connecting more deeply with nature. Intuition is sending a message. Listen.

Question · The moment you stood up for what matters?

Card XXI

Moment of Creation

The Empress

The Empress stands for balance between order and inner growth. Not only the logical side. Moving forward with resolve and confidence. Structure alongside freedom.

Question · The moment you made a difference of your own?

Card XXII

Moment of Action

The Magician

The Magician carries a strong message of action, awareness and focus. This is the right time for what once had no chance to be pursued. Existing strengths become a springboard for opportunity.

Question · Your feet lead the way, but you decide where the story goes.

05 · Timelapse · Eight films

Eight timelapses from the exhibition.

The artist captured the exhibition space through eight timelapse videos. Visitors painting. Light shifting through the day. Tarot cards landing on the table.

Timelapse 01
Timelapse 02
Timelapse 03
Timelapse 04
Timelapse 05
Timelapse 06
Timelapse 07
Timelapse 08

Watch the playlist on YouTube ↗


06 · Share · Share your moment

Your moment deserves to be told too.

The exhibition has closed. But the unfinished moments still live within. Whether you visited or not, you can share. A Tarot card you remember. A question you keep asking. Penta keeps it.


07 · Visit · Exhibition details

Dates

November 14 — 24, 2024 · Ten days.

Opening hours

Mon — Fri: 14:00 – 17:00
Sat — Sun: 11:00 – 19:00

Location

Ho Chi Minh City.

Entry

Free entry. Pre-booking required for activities.



09 · Echoes · What remains

Closed. Not ended.

The exhibition has closed. One white Fuyo. Twenty-two questions still echoing.

From the artist's notes on Two by Two.