The concept of “hiding” or “seeking one another” is something I have always been fascinated by. When observing a “maze,” the public park at Saphan Hin — a place full of vibrancy and a convergence point for diverse people — inspired me to create a “space” that invites questions about an “object” that offers countless paths for people to “encounter” one another.
This is the “translucent maze” — a bright red grid-like structure that can be seen through. People will catch glimpses of one another as they move within the structure, creating moments of unexpected connection or separation. I intend this space to serve as a conversation between solitude and togetherness, between presence and absence — a space where those boundaries gradually dissolve and open opportunities for us to reconsider our existence in relation to one another.
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Sala Youngwon — Vernacular Horizon: Where Regions Unfold is a collaborative exhibition between South Korea and Thailand, co-curated by the Exhibition Department of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation and Assoc. Prof. Pandit Chanrochanakit. Exploring vernacular landscapes through contemporary art, the exhibition is presented as part of Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025.
Featuring works by eight artists from South Korea and Thailand, the exhibition investigates new interpretations of vernacular landscape through local materials, lived experiences, memory, and the cultural contexts of both countries.
The exhibition’s concept is grounded in the understanding that a “landscape” is not only shaped by nature, but also by human settlement, migration, language, belief systems, and social structures. “Youngwon” (영원), meaning “eternity,” is used to reflect the duality between what endures and what quickly transforms. The exhibition creates a space for audiences to contemplate the relationship between permanence and impermanence within contemporary human landscapes.
Each artwork opens a dialogue about coexistence amid linguistic, cultural, and historical differences, inviting viewers to question the relationship between place and the memories people leave behind.
Sala Youngwon — Vernacular Horizon: Where Regions Unfold serves as a platform for exchange, allowing audiences to explore diversity and discover new possibilities for coexistence in today’s society. The exhibition features artworks by the following 8 artists :
- Jayi Kim
- Gemimi Kim
- Sehyun Lee
- Thawatchai Puntusawasdi
- Wana Wanlayangkoon
- Surajate Tongchua
- Arjinjonathan Arjinkit
- Haru. K