Photographer Park Jun Kyu will hold a solo exhibition at Gallery Imazoo from March 10 to 31, presenting a collection of works that explore the relationship between time, nature, and memory.

Park, known for his documentation of Korean temples and Confucian academies, captures landscapes that transcend mere visual representation. His work interprets the sea as both a vast canvas and a vessel containing layers of time. Through his lens, he seeks to portray moments that must endure, much like temples standing over water, resisting the relentless passage of time.

His winter landscapes offer a unique perspective on visibility and concealment. Snow, which seemingly erases traces of the past, paradoxically reveals hidden narratives by emphasizing the underlying structures of nature. Through this interplay of exposure and obscurity, Park’s photography encapsulates the silent stories embedded in landscapes.

The exhibition, set against the backdrop of the sea and expansive land, is not merely a documentation of scenery but an inquiry into permanence and transformation. It prompts viewers to consider what remains unchanged and what inevitably shifts within the currents of time. The remnants of history, carried forward by the flow of time, continue to acquire new meaning in different temporal contexts.

As time moves forward, the exhibition raises fundamental questions: What do we truly see, and what do we choose to remember?

Park Jun Kyu’s solo exhibition offers a contemplative space where viewers can engage with these questions, reflecting on the delicate balance between continuity and change.

Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com