Do You Hear Them Singing

Written By Siwon .

6’28”, 6- channel video installation (2024)

installation in the Rietveld graduation show 2024

still shots 

<Do You Hear Them Singing>, 6 channel video installation, 2024, is an attempt to dismantle nationalism and reunification propaganda by juxtaposing cultural heritage, Army chant, and K-pop having ”Arirang” in the center. “Arirang” is a well-known traditional folklore song with 600 years of history in Korea. Thousands of variations and countless versions exist of this song, all with the common refrain: "Arirang, arirang, arariyo". Because of its long history and popularity, the song is multi-layered.

Can “Arirang” be honored without codes? Can we be decoded?

Siwon .
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