The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Green Wall Within Reach

Presented by Ovata

What if a wall could carry memory, scent, and greenery—all at once?

Inspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) , Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged, frame-based panels filled with  California native plants. Spread throughout the event venue, these sculptural pieces are more than dividers—they are  multi-sensory green moments  that offer a breath of nature, evoke regional nostalgia, and serve as quiet visual anchors within the event energy.

Each panel transforms the space with  natural scents, living textures , and a subtle reference to the cultural practice of honoring people and place. Think of it as a  living scroll of memory and nature —brought into the present.

Rather than serving as a static backdrop, this installation  gently guides the flow of people , encouraging organic circulation while shaping cozy niches for gathering, pausing, and connecting. Like a breeze through a forest, its layout invites movement and mingling while offering soft, intimate pockets of calm

 Schedule:   

No fixed schedule. The green wall installation is designed to be  explored freely throughout the venue  during the event.

This is a  self-guided, standalone installation —no formal presentation.

 Bonus Features:   

– Portable green wall panels placed throughout the venue

–  Designed with California native species   

–  QR codes on each panel  to explore featured plants and their ecological stories

– Subtle  natural fragrance  in the air

– Visual and spatial  flexibility  to frame or divide areas

– Inspired by  병풍(Byung-poong) , traditional Korean folding screens