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The War and The Wall

 

Exhibition identity & Experience design

April 2023

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'The wall' is an envisioned exhibition about the stories of separated families in Korea, which are the tragic consequences of the Korean War. The primary objective of this exhibition is to illuminate a lesser-known and sorrowful aspect of modern korean history, ultimately delivering a message about the need for peace and love.

 

My particular focus was on creating a flow of emotions across different media and physical space, aiming to provide an empathetic experience that allows the audience to easily connect with the exhibition's emotional essence.

'Stories of ordinary people caught in the chaos of their times.'

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The identity for the exhibition was designed to interpret these emotional stories in a calming tone and voice. The minimalistic Hangul (Korean) typographic logo was created to reflect the cultural background of the exhibition. Additionally, I incorporated a dark green that evokes calm and nostalgic feelings into the exhibition space and design components.

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The primary objective of the space is to enhance the emotional depth of experience along with the displayed works. The exhibition space is divided into two separate halls by an opaque glass wall, and visitors have to enter different halls if they are accompanied by someone. This design element represents the concept of disconnection and is an integral part of the overall exhibition experience.

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The opacity of the glass wall separating the main hall gradually increases. Initially, visitors can vaguely see the people on the opposite side, but eventually, they are only visible as shadows, no longer recognisable as human figures. This visual element within the space symbolises the fading memories of separated families over time.

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The tall glass wall at the end of the exhibition serves as the climactic point of the exhibition experience, embodying the culmination of emotions. Symbolising the physical division of the 38th parallel between South and North Korea, the wall represents the helplessness and frustration experienced by those left behind. As you gaze at the wall, you can see the outline of a person, but their identity remains ambiguous—it could be a friend, a family member, a loved one, or even a complete stranger.

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Yuk Myung-Sim, Dispersed family,2018

Index

 

  1. Supernatural 02

  2. Supernatural 01

  3. Dance Or Die!

  4. Short Journey

  5. Sound and Space

  6. The War and The Wall

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