‘Giving the world’s children and young people a voice on conflict’ – is a goal statement by my placement provider, Never Such Innocence, thus meaning I’ll be also. contributing to their cause. What does indicate for me as an artist and a person?
I’m aware the subject of conflicts conveys long and complex history and it still prolongs to this day.
My home country, South Korea has divided for 80 years due to the conflict occurred in 1950. It still hasn’t been resolved and is in a state of a Cold War. This is my cultural background and association to the matter.
However, from my observation, conflict does not only happen in extreme conditions like war, but also simmering under the surface in mundane lives in a form of hate crimes, discrimination and being silenced.
This is a question throughout my practice; to comprehend my view by listening to others, moreover, solidify where I’m standing.
Lastly, I acknowledge that words then to cause misunderstanding. action speak louder than words.
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