Archive of Smell Digital Game
The installation guides visitors through three imagined urban districts, each defined entirely by a distinct scent. As they move through the space, participants are invited to reflect: What kind of place do you imagine? What does this smell evoke in you? Rather than orienting through logic or visual cues, the work encourages people to slow down, connect with their senses, and allow emotion, memory, and instinct to shape their perception of place.
Created by multidisciplinary artist Cemre Kara during her residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie, the project was further developed in collaboration with Pablo San Gregorio (game development), Emile van den Boorn (illustrations), and Federico Rizzo (technical design).
The initiative received financial support from Municipality of Maastricht and DOEN Foundation.