Complications, 2023
“It's been three years since my dad underwent chemotherapy. Every time I answer the phone, I find myself trying to imagine what new disease and symptom might be.”
Rooted, 2024
One day, I noticed a bruise on my leg and suddenly became aware of just how many scars I had on my body. From that moment, I started documenting the scars of my friends. Midori told me that her atopic dermatitis had become as natural to her as pulling up a duvet every night. Max shared that the suture scar he got at age six had grown with him, becoming a part of who he is. Some wounds fade with the passage of time, while others remain eternally, growing alongside us.
磊 / Wishing, 2024
This artwork is inspired by the traditional Korean ritual of stacking stones, where each layer represents a wish or hope for blessings. I have gathered the wounds shared with me by others, transforming them into stones and symbolically stacking them. Each stone represents a prayer for their healing and well-being. Through this creative practice, I aim to convey that we all, including our physical bodies, are part of an ever-evolving journey.
How to Prepare, 2023
Looking at abandoned objects, I reflect on the inevitable loss in life. The Diamond Sutra describes everything as a dream, bubble, or shadow—ephemeral and illusory. Even the seemingly eternal elements of life, and the sense of loss we feel, may be no more than illusions.