‘nostalgia memoir’ visually interprets and explores the memories and emotions evoked by sensory experiences. The project is grounded in the ‘Proust phenomenon’, where sensory elements such as music (auditory), scent (olfactory), and taste (gustatory) trigger specific memories and emotions.
It is structured in three parts: a private section based on the author’s personal experiences, a collective section designed to resonate with the viewer, and a notion section that defines and contextualises these experiences. Together, they follow the cyclical flow of sensation, memory, and emotion.
The book is designed in a reversible format, allowing the viewer to start from either side. This structure removes the distinction between front and back, reflecting the idea of shared empathy and the fluid nature of individual experience.