Wild Blue / Smell of Us - Eeva-Liisa Puhakka
Eeva-Liisa Puhakka ( Finland )
Eeva-Liisa’s ”Smell of Us” project continues her research on smell as a sociocultural indicator, providing insights into the power structures within society. Social boundaries of inclusion and exclusion often manifest in everyday encounters. What is considered a bad smell, and for whom? What is the limit of tolerance for unpleasant smells? How and in what ways do people exercise power through smell? Each of us perceives smells differently, yet smells remarkably influence human behavior.
"Wild Blue (I-III) (working title)" is a media art series that delves into the following narratives: primordial cows and their associated cultural heritage, Latvian Blue cows (an ancient breed with cultural significance and a mythical past in the country), the de-domestication of cows (returning domesticated cows to the wild), and a reflection on the shifting agricultural landscapes in Finland, exploring what this means for other rural lives.
Eeva-Liisa holds a w.orking grant of the Arts Promotion Center Finland.
