Left Behind
2014-2017
Left behind depicts a series of redevelopment areas designated for imminent removal, which I photographed from 2013 to 2017. These areas include the Donuimun area, Mia-dong, Bugahyeon-dong, and Gireum-dong. The series title ‘Silent Boundaries’ implies ‘a physical boundary’ between general area and the redevelopment zones, one day designated to be demolished all at once. It could also signify the ‘limits and bounds of life,’ cast over the evicted residents. Park’s images are vanished vestiges of the past and at the same time marks of the memory that have remained in our connection with photographic subjects.
My early Childhood memories and personal sensibility are condensed into the series, and reflected both in form and matter in a rather immediate style. In addition, after the accumulated experiences ranging from photo journalism to commercial photography, the series demonstrates both the diligence of journalistic photos and the refinement of commercial ones at the same time, validating my 30 years of photographic career.
Display at the Hamni Museum exhibition 2018
Bugahyeon-dong, wide angle view of top of village
Tongil-ro, emptied traditional Korean cabinet
Donuimun, Pinetree
Donuimun, shirt left behind
Bugahyeon-dong, flying butterfly
Donuimun, interior of abandon house.
Donuimun, Oval shaped Mirror
Gireum-dong, colorful wall paper
Bugahyeon-dong, lost garden
Bugahyeon-dong, morning glory
Donuimun, roof top of house
Donuimun, roof top of traditional Han-ok
Bugahyeon-dong, newly finished apartment construction
Seungdea-ro, narrow alley
Gireum-dong, abandon flowers
Bugahyeon-dong, blooming flower
Gireum-dong, small window
Bugahyeon-dong, demolished village