[Prologue]
I saw a very strong light. It wasn't a long time. I watched the work for about 5 seconds. And after catching the line ofsight from the work, it remained in my eyes in the form of the light. It was an afterimage. Suddenly I had a huge sense of fear. I can't touch it, but I can't hear it. Even I don't know how long this afterimage will remain in my eyes, so I'm afraid.
I considered about afterimage and trauma. These have only very subtle difference. Some phenomena remain in the body and mind. If it's beautiful, it's an afterimage, and if it's scary, it's a trauma. What is the greatest fear of trauma?
I think the biggest fear is not knowing how long this fear will last.
[Synopsis]
'Gut' is the rites performed by Korean shamans, involving offerings and sacrifices to gods, spirits and ancestors. They are characterised by rhythmic movements, songs, oracles and prayers. These rites are meant to create welfare, promoting commitment between the spirits and humankind. I decided to do 'gut' so that I can escape the trauma.
The afterimage of light Since I started with the story of the trauma, there is always light behind me. Light is a memory and causes trauma. Constantly trying to escape from that light.
Light continues to exist in different forms. My movement approaches and distant the light, but it doesn't make the light disappear. That movement creates new results. This is expressed in sound in this work. Sounds that cannot be analyzed, new sounds emerge through my movements. I keep moving under the influence of light, but this movement (to get out of the light) creates a new sound. In other words, creating a new trauma.
Yes. There is no complete cure. It's just getting closer and farther away. But nevertheless, I do ‘gut’. With sound and dance. To overcome this trauma. Then I suddenly realized.
To get out of the trauma, see the trauma properly, delete it clearly and walk in a different direction... There is no other solution.