The subjects in my work appear as unidentified ghosts that can't be said to be of this world. I've decided to call them incarnations. In various religions, myths, and legends, the word "incarnation" refers to the birth or emergence of transcendent beings in the form of humans or other bodies. If "incarnation" denotes the appearance of an abstract being in some concrete form, in a gut ceremony, a shaman could be considered an incarnation of our desires, hopes, and sorrows. The incarnations that appear in my work are always new and I meet them for the first time by drawing them.
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
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
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… - Hyon Gyon
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…
Desire and loss of will tend to hurt the mind, which can lead to fear and compulsion. The result is that we suppress negative emotions, which we've b… - Hyon Gyon
Desire and loss of will tend to hurt the mind, which can lead to fear and compulsion. The result is that we suppress negative emotions, which we've b…
For a shaman, all things considered taboo get ripped apart, and one feels the satisfaction of being freed from agony through vituperation and laughte… - 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…
Black does not signify the darkness related to death or nothingness, but a darkness that combines everything and holds the possibility of creation, a… - Hyon Gyon
Black does not signify the darkness related to death or nothingness, but a darkness that combines everything and holds the possibility of creation, a…
The subjects in my work appear as unidentified ghosts that can't be said to be of this world. I've decided to call them incarnations. In various reli… - Hyon Gyon
The subjects in my work appear as unidentified ghosts that can't be said to be of this world. I've decided to call them incarnations. In various reli…
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.… - Hyon Gyon
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.…
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… - Hyon Gyon
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…
The female experience throughout the history of Korea has been accompanied by physical and mental anguish. This negative aspect of Korean history is … - Hyon Gyon
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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