Multisensory Storytelling
Walking through ‘Van Gogh Alive’, we were impressed by the informative 2D moving graphics flowing from the projectors, simultaneously merging with the surround sound designed to echo the emotions and experience underlining Vincent’s work. The incorporation of scent within the exhibition was another powerful ingredient. The comforting fragrance composed of notes, cypress, cedar, sandalwood and nutmeg, transported us to the sprawling fields where Vincent painted his masterpieces. These sensory experiences within the exhibition of sight, sound and smell was something we could enjoy both independently, and as part of a larger story.