문 (Moon) Incense Ritual Set

Created by olfactory artist and Transmissions author, Se Young Au, 문 (Moon) was created as a transportive scent; a portal or door to clear pathways for creative reflection and renewal. Intentionally crafted in powder form (which was historically used to measure time) the incense burns in a mound on a mica plate above heated charcoal, creating an intimate practice and producing a lingering, diffused fragrance. At first light, the incense produces a clean waft of desert wind that becomes toastier and earthier as time passes; as the burn finishes an herbal resinous aroma grounds the space with a warm wood scent.

Notes of—
Toh makko
Pink peppercorn
Mugwort
Guiacwood
Mimosa
Bergamot
Leather
Amber

Handcrafted by Hyungi Park from natural ingredients inspired by environment and function. Check out our conversation with Hyungi and Se Young about how this scent came to be and our meditative guide on using 문 (Moon) to stoke creative inspiration and ritual.

Includes: 3.5g incense powder, 10 pieces of charcoal, brass burner and tongs, coaster, tealight, 1 mica plate, and an ethically harvested horn spoon for scooping.

About Se Young Au

Se Young Au (b. 1984 Seoul) is a multi-disciplinary artist who received her BA in photography from Columbia College Chicago. Her work is at the intersection of digital collage, installation, photography, and olfaction. Se Young employs vivid, atmospheric imagery and color as she explores themes of survival, possibility, and alternative worlds. She has worked within the context of both the commercial and fine art world. Select clients include: Broccoli Magazine, Everybodyworld, and EJ Hill Studios.