Beauty of the unseen

Most artists create their artworks by focusing on the visual aspect of what each object looks like, but olfactory artists are different since they create their pieces by using scents as a medium. While olfactory artists are still rare in Thailand, a Thai pioneer of the art form Waruncharat Laaiadsin has launched her latest exhibition “Imperfect II”, her second exhibition that includes scents to convey messages and emotions through her paintings.

The curator at Kalwit Studio & Gallery, Kit Chirachaisakul, said he was surprised to see olfactory art.

“I really like Waruncharat’s olfactory paintings since they are novel, daring and unique. I have never seen artists create oil paintings accompanied by scents as she did. I am also impressed with her idea for her exhibition, ‘Imperfect’, which was created…