Exhibition at Seohakdong Photo Art Museum in Jeonju from April 22 to May 11

From April 22 to May 11, a solo exhibition titled "Burial" by photographer Kim Ji-yeon will be held at the Seohakdong Photo Art Museum located in Seohakdong Art Village in Jeonju. This exhibition revisits the traces of civilian massacres before and after the Korean War through 19 photographic works printed on oak wood.

"Burial" is an exhibition planned to shed light on civilian massacre incidents that occurred during the period of confusion after liberation (1947-1952), such as the Jeju 4.3 Incident and the Yosu Incident. Kim Ji-yeon started this project after coming across a banner indicating a 'civilian massacre burial site' between Suncheon and Damyang in 2012, questioning why sad history repeats itself. She directly photographed the sites, conducted in-depth research through meetings with local bereaved families, and this exhibition serves as a visual record of those memories.

In the exhibition preface, the artist stated, "I captured the traces of an era where truth and justice die, leaving only ideologies alive in photographs," and expressed her hope for a society that prioritizes practical benefits over conflicts and human dignity over factions. The locations captured in the photographs are not just records of specific areas, but are presented as historical lessons deeply rooted in Korean society that need to be reflected upon even today.

Kim Ji-yeon, a documentary photographer who is the curator of the community museum "Gyenaemjeongmiso" in Jinan and the Seohakdong Photo Art Museum in Jeonju, has been actively engaged in photography work. She has published 17 photo books and 3 photo essay books, with notable works such as "Jeongmiso," "Small Business Owners," and "99 Hugs," drawing attention for her photography work that illuminates the hidden aspects of rapidly changing society.

One of the highlights of this exhibition is the "Conversation with the Artist" event scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, where visitors can engage in direct conversations with the artist to gain a deeper understanding of the background and issues reflected in the artworks.

The exhibition is open for viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed on Mondays. The exhibition venue is the Seohakdong Photo Art Museum at 16-17 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do.