con·cep·tion
/kənˈsepSHən/
noun
1. The action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived.
2. The forming or devising of a plan or idea.
The way in which something is perceived or regarded.
Understanding.
This series of three pieces reflects my evolving experience in Korea, in response to the exhibition’s theme,
"Conception."
The rough background, marked with my fingerprints, symbolises my process of understanding the country.
The numbers, 95% of which are actual spam calls I've received since arriving, underscore the central role of numbers in Korean society, essential for everything from government services to daily life. Handwritten with a quill, these numbers also weave in a Western influence from my background.
The oval frames reference Korea’s traditional use of name seals, and their ongoing presence in corporate branding.
Each image reflects different facets of Korea’s history and growth, alongside my personal journey of discovery :
a monk’s leadership in the Japanese occupation,
and the globalised energy of Hongdae, a hub of tourism and nightlife.
the hidden culture of working-class alleys near palaces,