Lilia Bakanova | Artist



On Anxiety



30 objects of 8 types, 8 aromatic compositions

Plaster, scents


The Anxiety Installation explores how we perceive smells subjectively, emphasizing the border between what's pleasant and what's not. It features scents that hover between these two categories, creating a subtle feeling that something isn't quite right. The artwork uses everyday smells, diluted until they're unrecognizable, and enhanced with perfume components. This process leaves visitors with a familiar scent, yet they can't quite pinpoint what it is.


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