Filippo Sorcinelli Launches Perfume Collection 'Memento' Inspired by Sacristies
Filippo Sorcinelli, born in Mondolfo in 1975, has released a new perfume collection titled 'Memento,' inspired by historic sacristies and sacred places. The collection comprises eight fragrances, each evoking a different sacristy. Sorcinelli describes sacristies as hidden repositories of history, beauty, and liturgy, with unique smells shaped by wood, dust, incense, and breezes from adjacent cities or fields. He emphasizes the intersection of music, visual art, and olfaction, noting that scent is music and vice versa. His creative process involves visiting sacristies, conversing with clergy, and absorbing sensory experiences like organ music and incense during rituals. Sorcinelli references Aristotle's view of art evoking primal emotions and Mircea Eliade's concept of the sacred-profane dichotomy, aiming to create harmony through contrast. The interview was conducted by Alessia Caliendo for Artribune.
Key facts
- Filippo Sorcinelli was born in Mondolfo in 1975.
- The collection is called 'Memento'.
- It includes eight fragrances inspired by historic sacristies.
- Sorcinelli's professional activity allowed him to visit many sacristies.
- He describes sacristies as having unique smells of wood, dust, and incense.
- He believes scent is music and music is integral to the creative process.
- He references Aristotle and Mircea Eliade in his artistic philosophy.
- The interview was published by Artribune and conducted by Alessia Caliendo.
Entities
Artists
- Filippo Sorcinelli
- Alessia Caliendo
Institutions
- Artribune
- IED Roma
- Central Saint Martins
Locations
- Mondolfo
- Roma
- Londra
- Basilica di San Pietro