Summer is a long-awaited season. At the same time, it is an extremely challenging
period from the perspective of care work.
The long-desired warmth and freedom bring a sense of happiness; the oppressive
darkness and loneliness are behind us. The high, radiant sun brings light—creating the
illusion of happiness and endless possibilities. Perhaps happiness and freedom are not
illusions at all, but simply states of mind? Just like summer itself—light and freedom
can be carried within, creating opportunities to cope with the mundane.
With this exhibition, the artist explores various aspects of care work, remaining hopeful
while staying within the bounds of reality. By shifting focus away from societal
expectations of acceptance and instead toward deeply personal experience—
regardless of external approval—a personal photo series is created. It consists of both
colour photographs and deconstructed black-and-white works, forming a dialogue
about the necessity—or perhaps futility—of personal and societal approval.
period from the perspective of care work.
The long-desired warmth and freedom bring a sense of happiness; the oppressive
darkness and loneliness are behind us. The high, radiant sun brings light—creating the
illusion of happiness and endless possibilities. Perhaps happiness and freedom are not
illusions at all, but simply states of mind? Just like summer itself—light and freedom
can be carried within, creating opportunities to cope with the mundane.
With this exhibition, the artist explores various aspects of care work, remaining hopeful
while staying within the bounds of reality. By shifting focus away from societal
expectations of acceptance and instead toward deeply personal experience—
regardless of external approval—a personal photo series is created. It consists of both
colour photographs and deconstructed black-and-white works, forming a dialogue
about the necessity—or perhaps futility—of personal and societal approval.