Olfactory Memory · Episode 03
Two by Two.
A place of moments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
08 · Gallery · Five frames
Five frames from the exhibition.





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.