Urban Pulse
: The Dynamic Dance of signs and Desires
2020, 2022 Installation l Stock Image on Digital Media
"Urban Pulse: The Dynamic Dance of Signs and Desires"
In the heart of urban landscapes, signboards emerge as potent symbols, capturing human desires, societal aspirations, and the very pulse of capitalism. With each era's shifts and cultural evolutions, they morph, presenting an instantaneous snapshot of the times we inhabit. More than mere markers, signboards are, in essence, the rawest words of the city - narrating its story, requiring no embellishments, and carrying within them layers of shared stories and symbolism.
As twilight blankets the city, a transformative magic is unleashed. An urban theatre of life's endeavours rekindles. Signboards evolve into architectural marvels, merging into a cityscape that paints an expansive canvas, reflecting humanity's multitudes. Within this panorama, one doesn't just see structures but experiences a city enveloped in myriad hues, each representing stories and emotions as diverse as its inhabitants.
In the upcoming Delight London exhibit, this dynamic interplay takes centre stage. Set against the rhythmic cadence of traditional Korean instruments, the geomungo and gayageum, signboards fade and re-emerge, orchestrating a dynamic sequence that encapsulates the city's ever-changing narrative. Dive into this immersive experience and witness the metropolis, not just as a space but as a living, breathing entity.