The Magic Carpet 2.0
2022
Dkhoon recipe, amber, musk powder, luban, mint, hail, frankincense, coffee, coffee grounds, saffron, lavender, roses, rose water, musk, hibiscus
129cm x 212cm
Commission for Misk Art Institute - Azeema Exhibition.
Showcased in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 2023
Noura alserkal uses scent as an instrument and a carpet as a reference to recreate a language of scents found in specific spaces depicting the essence of cities, cultures and space. Like memories and the socio-cultural narratives we share, the artist sees scent is an integral part of defining collective memory as well as our social and cultural identity.