SCULPTURE & SENSORIAL MACHINES
Olfactory & Vestibulocochlear Cranial Nerves
The Olfactory Nerve is the first and shortest of the 12 cranial nerves and conveys sensory information related to smell. This sculpture includes a boiling pot of herbs that impart a moist aromatic funk to stimulate the interactor.
The Vestibulocochlear Nerve is the eigth crainial nerve and transmits sound and equilibrium from the inner ear to the brain. This piece when awakened produces a cocophany of sounds, it can also be toned down by gently activating the silver goblets or muting them with the sheep wool.