Xtrascentsory is an ongoing olfactory project, merging science and art to investigate scent as a tool for communication. Xtrascentsory aims to engage audiences in educational spaces, exploring immersive possibilities within sculpture and installation.
+CLARA CHANISHEFF (B. 1996 AUSTRALIA)
2025 BFA (First Class Honours) Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, Australia
2024 BFA (Sculpture) Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, Australia
2018 Grasse Institute of Perfumery, Grasse, France
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2026 (Forthcoming) Sutton Projects, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 YOU MAY ALREADY BE COMPLIANT, HAIR Gallery, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2026 (Forthcoming) Counihan Gallery, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 Graduate Exhibition (Honours), Victorian College of the Arts, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 Soft Machines, MAC (USP) Museu Arte Contemporain, São Paulo, BRA
2025 Crossed Out, Assembly Points, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 Travelling Exhibition, VCA Art Space, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 HATCHED National Graduate Show, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA), Boorloo Perth, AUS
2024 Graduate Exhibition, Victorian College of the Arts, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2024 Majlis, Fiona Sydney Myer Gallery, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2024 UTSA , Melbourne Design Week, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2023 Cubby, Oigall Project Studios, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2023 Wet Paint, VCA Art Space, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2022 Flarf, VCA Art Space, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2025 Hatched Masterclass Data as the Medium: Resisting the Image and Control in a Digital Age, Boorloo Perth, AUS
2025 Hatched Masterclass Creative Experiments: Art Science Activities, Boorloo Perth, AUS
2025 Melbourne Design Week ON ROUTE; The Transport Senses, Architectus, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2024 Melbourne Design Week Ancient Techniques, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
2023 Responsive Scent Invigilation, Cubby, Oigall Project Studios, Naarm Melbourne, AUS
SELECTED AWARDS AND GRANTS
2025 American Australian Association
2025 HATCHED People’s Choice Award
2025 George Alexander Fellowship, Institute of Specialised Skills (ISS)
2025 Stuart Black Memorial Scholarship
2025 VCA Fine Arts (FAEG)
2024 Stuart Black Memorial Scholarship
2024 Majlis Travelling Fellowship, Finalist
2023 City Of Melbourne