Sensesdrawing

Sensesdrawing refers to the practice of creating art that aims to engage or evoke a specific sense or multiple senses beyond just sight. It is an artistic approach that seeks to translate sensory experiences into visual form, or to inspire a sensory response in the viewer. This can involve depicting textures in a way that makes them appear tangible, suggesting sounds through visual cues, or even evoking smells or tastes through color and form.

Artists employing sensesdrawing might focus on the tactile qualities of objects, using brushstrokes or line work to suggest roughness, smoothness, or pliability. They might employ color palettes that are traditionally associated with certain aromas or flavors, such as vibrant reds and oranges for spiciness or cool blues and greens for freshness. The representation of movement or stillness can also be used to suggest auditory experiences, like the implied silence of a still scene or the dynamism of an action shot that hints at sound.

The intention behind sensesdrawing is often to create a more immersive and multisensory experience for the audience. It challenges the viewer to look beyond the purely visual and to actively imagine or recall other sensory inputs. This can lead to a deeper emotional connection with the artwork, as it taps into a broader range of human perception and memory. While not a formal art movement, sensesdrawing represents a conceptual exploration within various artistic disciplines, from painting and sculpture to digital art and even performance.