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Nam Hwayeon
Time-bending dialogue between ‘the one who left record behind' and ‘the one who belongs to the future,' between two cities, about two dancers: Choi Seung-hee (Korea, 1911–1969), whose life and work the artist has explored for over a decade, and Tsai Jui-yueh (Taiwan, 1921–2005). Both studied with Japanese modern dancer Baku Ishii during the Japanese colonization. Commissioned by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (Seoul) and Asian Art Biennial (Taichung), where the work is exhibited until March (MMCA) and from November through February (AAB).
Venue
- KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre Atrium
- 281 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0023
Date and Time
12.05 Thu 11:00/14:00/18:30
12.06 Fri 11:00/14:00/18:30
12.07 Sat 11:00/14:00
12.12 Thu 11:00/14:00/17:00
12.13 Fri 11:00/14:00/17:00
12.14 Sat 11:00/14:00/17:00
Running Time
33 min 12 sec
*Screening
Language
Korean and Chinese
Translation/Subtitles
English and Japanese
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Accessible toilet
Tickets
Free admission
Artist Information
- Nam Hwayeon
Nam Hwayeon is often mesmerized by the finitude of being and the mystery of time. Through solo exhibitions such as “Time Mechanics” (Arko Art Center, Seoul, 2015), “Mind Stream” (Art Sonje Center, Seoul, 2020), “Gabriel” (Atelier Hermès, Seoul, 2023) and group exhibitions including the 56th Venice Biennale (2015), she has presented her explorations of phenomena in which recorded time arrives in the present in new ways through different rhythms and cycles, including human beings, nature, and history. In 2012, she began a multi-year research project tracing the history of modern dancer Choi Seung-hee (1911–1969) and archival material on her work; this was subsequently broadened into an effort involving the writing of polyphonic histories and the relationship between performances and the performance archive. Related works have been presented at Festival Bo:m (2012), the Korean Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale (2019), and “Mind Stream.” She also teaches at Korea National University of Arts.
Staff, Cast and Credits
Written, edited, and directed by Nam Hwayeon
Actor: Woo Jeong Won, Park su jin
In order of appearance: Han Bom, Jaerin Lee, Kim Young Soo, Kim Hee nyeon, Lee Gye sook, Leo
Cinematography: Park Hong-yeol
Filming crew: Lee Yun-beom, Lee Ji-yun, Park Soy
Lighting crew: Kim Tae-won, Ahn Yeong-hwa
iPhone filming: Nam Hwayeon
Music: Jowall
Sound mixing: Morceau J. Woo
Korean voice: Joyul
Chinese voice: WANG SHI WEN
Graphic sequences: Sulki & Min
Translation: Jiwon Yu, WANG SHI WEN
Interpretation: Yi-Jun Lin
Production management: Lee Seung Il
Artist assistant: Han Bom
Filming cooperation: Tsai Jui-Yueh Culture Foundation, National 228 Memorial Museum
Thanks to Myungji Bae, Haeju Kim, Sungmin LJ, Lei Sur, Kyoung-yun Ho, Tomoyuki Arai, Daren Kang, Lyon eun KWON
This work is commissioned and produced by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea and the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung.
Installation: Edith Grove Co., Ltd.
Organized by Yokohama Intrenational Performing Arts Meeting Executive Committee
