Millicent Yates

Lillies are my mum's favorite flower because they “smell nice.” But what is it that causes that smell? What creates that warm herbaceous scent that my mum adores? These are the questions that ignited my interest. What I didn’t realize was this interest would turn into a year-long exploration into the representation of phytochemical compounds that cause floral aromas (an area where science remains relatively silent). In this work, I translate this underrepresented data from the Lilium Genus to create an immersive, sensory experience. Through sonification and visualization, I shed light on the rich diversity and intricate interactions between these floral aromas. Traditional molecular representations often overlook the complexity of scent, but by creating dynamic, multisensory data translations, I invite audiences to engage with the beauty and complexity of these invisible structures in new and immersive ways.