Yang Jae Moon

Yang Jae Moon presents Journey of Green, a work that delves into a traditional concept of han (a deep-seated sorrow) in traditional Korean dance and the meaning of time captured by the camera. The traces of dance movements in his photographs connect the depth of emotion with the flow of time, expressing a visual afterimage that seems to keep moving even within the still images. This space of presence and absence invites viewers to sense the intangible han of the people who have lived on this land. Unlike Western or contemporary dance, traditional Korean dance embodies and conveys a collective spirit grounded in communal values, religious symbolism, and reverence for nature. The fluttering sleeves and dignified facial expressions of the dancers in Yang’s photographs go beyond from being individual gestures to resonate as a collective echo, leading viewers to discover “we” beyond “I.”