Nostalgia is often spoken about in a curious way as scientists do not yet know the exact cause of nostalgic episodes among each individual. What has been explored are factors that tend to be a common denominator when trying to evoke these memories. Throughout this paper explored are the ways that sight, smell, and taste can contribute to remembering times past, as well as how scientific requirements that may be missing from one's life can play a role. By weaving together the history, the science, and the way our brain perceives sight and taste came the inspiration to create a contemporary body of ceramic work. The work attempts to access those part of the viewers brain, and to help them reflect and appreciate times past. The act of eating often creates this nostalgic experience as the sensory stimulus of food on the tongue paired with a visual aspect connects the present moment to past memories.
