WORKS
Through intimate portraits of endangered water deer, satirical Korean characters formed by pigeons in flight, documentation of mass animal burial sites, fragmented memories of children who witnessed historical trauma, and the vertical landscapes of labor resistance—each series reveals the complex relationships between humans, animals, and the systems that govern our coexistence. These works challenge us to reconsider our place in the natural world and our responsibility toward all living beings.
Dear my friend
A photographic series capturing pigeon flight patterns to form Korean letters, creating a satirical commentary on urban policies and human-animal coexistence. This work challenges society's perception of pigeons as 'harmful animals' while reflecting on their 2,000-year history as messengers.
Older than names
A 10-year photographic journey meeting 200+ water deer, exploring the deep connection between names and understanding. Through intimate portrait photography, this series reveals the unique personalities of these endangered endemic species, challenging society's designation of them as 'harmful animals' while celebrating their irreplaceable existence in our world.
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What's going on?
A photographic series documenting 130+ aerial protest sites since 2000, exploring the locations where workers climbed industrial structures to protest against injustice. This series captures the physical and emotional landscapes of resistance, documenting sites where workers made their last stand against oppressive systems, transforming industrial structures into symbols of human dignity and hope.
Un/asked
A deeply personal work exploring the fragmented memories of children who witnessed the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. This series investigates the intersection of personal trauma, collective memory, and historical records, capturing traces left on walls and in neighborhoods where children experienced the uprising, revealing stories that were asked and unasked.
Bury
A powerful photographic record of mass burial sites created during the 2010 foot-and-mouth disease and avian flu outbreak. This series investigates the aftermath of the government's culling policies, documenting 4,799 burial sites where millions of animals were buried alive, and explores the environmental and ethical consequences of industrial agriculture and disease control measures.