TITLE
Deep Smelling Protocols
ARTIST
Jan Uprichard
ABOUT THE WORK
Deep Smelling is a meditative, experiential practice, that brings attention to our sense of smell. It is inspired by renowned composer Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening. These Deep Smelling protocol cards have been designed as practical, tactile tools with a sculptural quality. Developed in collaboration with Simon Goode at London Centre for Book Arts (LCBA), the set is housed in a stapled cardboard box typically used for storing nails, screws, and other everyday materials. This intentional design choice resists the notion of the artwork as a precious object, instead inviting regular use, handling, and exploration. The matte surface, exposed staples, and rough edges of the box foreground its haptic qualities. An ergonomic pencil and a set of blank cards, made from offcuts sourced from the LCBA workshop, are included to encourage note-taking, journalling, reflection, and the creation of new protocols. The result is an artwork that functions both as a contemplative tool and an invitation to develop a deeper relationship with the sensory world.
DATE
2026
DIMENSIONS
11.7cm x 16.2cm
MEDIUM
Set of 25 A6 cards in a stitched and foil-blocked box, with ergonomic pencil and spare cards
This work is produced by hand and some slight variations may occur.
ORIGINAL WORK / EDITION
15/40
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jan completed a practice-based PhD at Ulster University in June 2024, developing a method of Deep Smelling. She has applied this method through a series of smellwalks in Edinburgh and Belfast, including walks on Divis Mountain and in the Waterworks as part of Aisling O'Beirn's Right to the Night project with Household. In 2021, she created an installation and accompanying smellwalk podcast for CCA Derry~Londonderry, marking the first public iteration of this research. Prior to this, Jan exhibited widely across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, and has received funding from Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council England, British Council, and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
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TITLE
Deep Smelling Protocols
ARTIST
Jan Uprichard
ABOUT THE WORK
Deep Smelling is a meditative, experiential practice, that brings attention to our sense of smell. It is inspired by renowned composer Pauline Oliveros’ Deep Listening. These Deep Smelling protocol cards have been designed as practical, tactile tools with a sculptural quality. Developed in collaboration with Simon Goode at London Centre for Book Arts (LCBA), the set is housed in a stapled cardboard box typically used for storing nails, screws, and other everyday materials. This intentional design choice resists the notion of the artwork as a precious object, instead inviting regular use, handling, and exploration. The matte surface, exposed staples, and rough edges of the box foreground its haptic qualities. An ergonomic pencil and a set of blank cards, made from offcuts sourced from the LCBA workshop, are included to encourage note-taking, journalling, reflection, and the creation of new protocols. The result is an artwork that functions both as a contemplative tool and an invitation to develop a deeper relationship with the sensory world.
DATE
2026
DIMENSIONS
11.7cm x 16.2cm
MEDIUM
Set of 25 A6 cards in a stitched and foil-blocked box, with ergonomic pencil and spare cards
This work is produced by hand and some slight variations may occur.
ORIGINAL WORK / EDITION
15/40
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jan completed a practice-based PhD at Ulster University in June 2024, developing a method of Deep Smelling. She has applied this method through a series of smellwalks in Edinburgh and Belfast, including walks on Divis Mountain and in the Waterworks as part of Aisling O'Beirn's Right to the Night project with Household. In 2021, she created an installation and accompanying smellwalk podcast for CCA Derry~Londonderry, marking the first public iteration of this research. Prior to this, Jan exhibited widely across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, and has received funding from Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council England, British Council, and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
DELIVERY AND POSTAGE
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