Somatic Atlas
This kit was produced in a collaborative effort between artist and researcher, M Dougherty, and Dr. Meg Younger, Assistant Professor of Biology at Boston University. The project aims to provide a hands-on and immersive way to study and explore the molecules present in human odors.
The Somatic Atlas builds upon the Body Odor Wheel, a reference point for exploring human odor. M Dougherty expanded on this foundation to create a more detailed and gender-neutral reference kit that can be used by students and researchers alike. Dr. Younger's research on mosquitoes' attraction to human molecules was incorporated to ensure a comprehensive approach to the topic.
This aroma reference kit contains a booklet and 30 vials, each representing a different scent characteristic found in the aroma of the human body. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complex scents of the human biome. The Somatic Atlas takes inspiration from the aroma kits that sommeliers use to train their noses on the nuanced notes of wine.
This kit was produced in a collaborative effort between artist and researcher, M Dougherty, and Dr. Meg Younger, Assistant Professor of Biology at Boston University. The project aims to provide a hands-on and immersive way to study and explore the molecules present in human odors.
The Somatic Atlas builds upon the Body Odor Wheel, a reference point for exploring human odor. M Dougherty expanded on this foundation to create a more detailed and gender-neutral reference kit that can be used by students and researchers alike. Dr. Younger's research on mosquitoes' attraction to human molecules was incorporated to ensure a comprehensive approach to the topic.
This aroma reference kit contains a booklet and 30 vials, each representing a different scent characteristic found in the aroma of the human body. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complex scents of the human biome. The Somatic Atlas takes inspiration from the aroma kits that sommeliers use to train their noses on the nuanced notes of wine.
This kit was produced in a collaborative effort between artist and researcher, M Dougherty, and Dr. Meg Younger, Assistant Professor of Biology at Boston University. The project aims to provide a hands-on and immersive way to study and explore the molecules present in human odors.
The Somatic Atlas builds upon the Body Odor Wheel, a reference point for exploring human odor. M Dougherty expanded on this foundation to create a more detailed and gender-neutral reference kit that can be used by students and researchers alike. Dr. Younger's research on mosquitoes' attraction to human molecules was incorporated to ensure a comprehensive approach to the topic.
This aroma reference kit contains a booklet and 30 vials, each representing a different scent characteristic found in the aroma of the human body. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complex scents of the human biome. The Somatic Atlas takes inspiration from the aroma kits that sommeliers use to train their noses on the nuanced notes of wine.