SCENTING FORMOSA
An Island of Senses. A Dialogue with the World.
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The beauty of Taiwan lives not only in its mountains and seas, but also in the quiet details of everyday life.
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The warmth of a cup of tea, the sweetness of childhood memories, the incense of local temples,
the atmosphere of old streets, and the human connections woven into daily rituals all form part of the island's cultural identity.
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Scenting Formosa is a contemporary sensory art and cultural research initiative by Gold9Studio.
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Rooted in Taiwan, the project explores three interconnected themes —
LAND, BELIEF, and MEMORY — translating cultural narratives into sensory experiences through
scent, sound, materials, objects, imagery, and spatial design.
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From Taiwanese tea culture and local sweet memories to original olfactory education systems,
we explore how heritage can be reinterpreted through contemporary art,
design, and international collaboration.
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We believe culture is not only something to preserve, but something to experience, reinterpret, and share.
Beyond seeing Taiwan, we invite the world to feel it.
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GOLD9STUDIO · TAIWAN

Cultural Research · Sensory Art · Original Design