^{↪︎ Petrichor scented earth}

ICH / 2020
About Ichor
           After rainfall, an earthy smell known as petrichor permeates the air. The smell comes from a yellowish oil trapped in the rocks and soil. As rain soaks the dry earth, botanical molecules are freed, volatile essential oils rise to the surface and are carried by the wind across the ground.
This earth perfume is created by a symphony of bacteria, chemical compounds and natural phenomena. These elements, responsible for the odor, exist on every continent and our human noses have evolved to be extremely sensitive to this particular smell.
The name ‘petrichor’ is a combination of petra (earth) and ichor. According to Greek mythology, ichor is the golden liquid that flows through the veins of gods and makes them immortal.
The perfume, locked in a stone, will be sent to the moon on a moonlander in 2025. It is an attempt to make earth immortal by capturing its memory and sending it to another planet. The scent will transport you back to earth in a second, however, it can be snapped open only once. 

^{↪︎ Art Rotterdam, Prospects 2021, Petrichor scented earth}