Week 1: IAO Olfactory Storylab Maker-In-Residence
Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00am - 5:00pm Free with museum admission
Each Saturday, a new guest artist or perfumer will activate the IAO Olfactory Storylab, inviting visitors to explore the intersection of scent and storytelling in this interactive, hands-on lab.
This week: Joe Merrell (Eyes Are Always There)
Joe Merrell grew up in Olympia, Washington and studied philosophy, literature, and history at The Evergreen State College. He later went on to earn an MFA in film at CalArts in Valencia, California. Based in Los Angeles, he makes various sorts of media art — video, installation, print — for exhibition in galleries, festivals, and museums. Since 2016, he has been working creatively with scent, both in his fine arts practice and with a perfume line called “The Eyes Are Always There”.