Jesse Wakenshaw emerges as a visionary multidisciplinary artist, fervently rejecting the ties of perfectionism in pursuit of profound self-expression. With an unwavering commitment to exploring the intricate interplay between scent and visual artistry, Jesse's creative odyssey unfolds as a mesmerising journey through the realms of identity and self-discovery.
Jesse's oeuvre transcends traditional boundaries, offering a tantalising sensory tapestry that evokes both nostalgia and innovation. In a post-internet era saturated with visual stimuli, he boldly ventures into uncharted territory, weaving together the elusive language of scent with the visual medium to forge deeply resonant narratives.
Harnessing the ethereal power of olfaction, Jesse deftly manipulates fragrances to evoke a myriad of emotions, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in an experiential journey of self-reflection and introspection. Each composition serves as a testament to the intimate relationship between scent and memory, as well as the transformative potential of sensory exploration.
Drawing inspiration from personal experiences of trauma and liberation, Jesse's work serves as a poignant meditation on the complexities of identity and the human condition. Through a delicate balance of vulnerability and resilience, he endeavours to capture the ephemeral essence of the present moment, inviting audiences to partake in a transcendent olfactory experience that transcends the boundaries of language and perception.
Scent/Soap/Plywood/Glass/Epoxy/Stainless Steel
Atlas Cedarwood / Basil / Birch / Cardamon / Carrot seed / Cassis / Celery Seed / Cocoa / Coriander / Cypress / Galbanum / Iris / Jasmine Sambac / Juniper Berry / Labdanum / Mastic / Noble Fir / Oakmoss absolute / Patchouli / Spearmint / Sweet Fennel / Tarragon / Tomato leaf / and Violet leaf. Ambroxan / Cedramber / Cetalox / Cis-3-Hexonal / Clearwood / Geosmin / Galbex / Habolanolide / Hindinol / Iso Butyl Quinoline / Iso e super / Linyl Acetate / Trans-2-Cis-6-Nonadienal / Tripil / Undercavertol / Veramoss / and Vertofix.
Dilutents: Dpg / Bio-Ethanol Alcohol
Lather
Soap/Scent/Green tea
Iso Butyl Quinoline/Galbanum/Orris root/Galbex/Veramoss/Ambroxan
Soapy/Green/Fruity
Glasshouse
Glass Lab funnels/Plywood/Coffee Filter paper/ Scent
1.Patch-
Clearwood/Geosmin/Carrot seed/Cocoa/Fir
Mineral/Soil
2.Cucubert -
Trans - 2 Cis-6-Nonadienal/ Geosmin
Waxy/Watery
3.Thallium-
Blackcurrant leaf/Cis- 3 Hexonal/Tripal/Undercavertol/Iso E super
Juicy/Sharp/Bitter
4.Absinthe Crush-
Sweet Fennel/Spearmint/Galbanum/Tarragon/Fir/Tomato leaf/Triple/Oakmoss/Juniper/Ambroxan/Mastic
Cooling/Aromatic
5.Canopy -
Atlas Cedarwood/Fir/Cypress/Iso e super/Cedramber/Vertofix/Birch
Conifer/Woods