Before she is an individual, a shaman is foremost a vehicle for receiving and expressing the grief and indignation of the people within society. The …

- Hyon Gyon

For a shaman, all things considered taboo get ripped apart, and one feels the satisfaction of being freed from agony through vituperation and laughte…

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The female experience throughout the history of Korea has been accompanied by physical and mental anguish. This negative aspect of Korean history is …

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Shamanism has a long history and exists to this day because of its ties to universal emotions such as happiness, sorrow, resentment, and love. It can…

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Black does not signify the darkness related to death or nothingness, but a darkness that combines everything and holds the possibility of creation, a…

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Not only is hair a part of the body, but because it continues to grow for a time after death, it was considered a symbol of life and spiritual power.…

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The fabrics I've used in my work are satin and sateen. Sateen is very glossy and far from luxurious. Bright solid colors with too much sheen seem gau…

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Sound words can't be understood through formal study of the language alone. They're felt when you immerse yourself in the culture or lifestyle that b…

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People do tend to fear and despise shamans but turn to them in times of desperation. Such a contradiction is a human characteristic, no? I'm more pul…

- Hyon Gyon