The reason for holding this exhibition was、The event was held in Daejeon Metropolitan City in central South Korea in June last year.Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025” when participating in、GALLERY NEGATIVEThat was when I met the owner, Mr. Han Byung-ha.。At that time, I was busy greeting people related to the festival.、I don't remember talking much with Mr. Han.、Let me have a meal with you、Thank you for taking care of me, such as giving me a ride to the hotel.。after that、We met again at the Tokyo Book Fair.、Thank you for coming to TPPG.、We gradually deepened our friendship。After receiving specific information about the exhibition, we continued to communicate on LINE.、The depth of his respect for photographers、I gradually felt the sincerity of the exhibition.、I have decided to place my full trust in you.。The biggest challenge when exhibiting overseas is shipping the work.。At exhibitions such as photo festivals, etc.、The method of sending image data and inkjet printing on site is also becoming common.、I would like to display original prints at my solo exhibition.。During last year's exhibition in Taipei, I mailed 35 full-size works and book mats.、Packing alone is a pain.、It was hard work that took several days, including selecting and purchasing materials.。on the other hand、Mr. Han came to Japan this time to pick up his works.、He came all the way to the gallery in Tokyo.。And the book mat will be produced in Busan.。Just follow this method、It's very helpful for me as an author.。This time, it will be held simultaneously at two galleries in Busan.、I trusted Mr. Han and left everything to him, including the selection of works and the layout of the exhibition.。
It was my first time visiting Busan.、The gallery is located close to the international market in the old city.。very lively area。
Arrived in Busan the night before the opening.、Visited the gallery after going straight to the restaurant from the airport。I left my luggage, including my photo book, at the gallery and then took a rest at the hotel.、Mr. Han was making final adjustments until 4am the next morning.。
high-quality wooden frame、Calm color book mat、Display with low reflective glass。I feel even more beautiful even though it's my own photo。
There seem to be few galleries in Korea that display straight photos and original silver halide prints.、Regular customers, mainly straight photography enthusiasts, attended the opening party.。
Greetings from Mr. Han and explanation about the exhibited works。
once、After eating bulgogi at a nearby restaurant、Return to the gallery for the second part of the opening party。(The meal version will be uploaded at a later date)
Artist Wonzu Au gave me very poetic comments about my work.。
Helping with exhibitions and opening parties、John and his Mamiya who came all the way from Daegu 645
This is (apparently just a part of) the owner Han's camera collection.。EBONY SV45Ti is my dream camera.。
Kim's two Leica M6s that participated in the party.。He also bought my photo book.。The 20 photo books brought in from Japan were sold out on the same day.。
Kim's car is one of Han's collection.、I fell in love with Rolleiflex 3.5F at first sight.。Negotiating on the spot。
Party ends at midnight。In the end, Kim bought a Rolleifrex.。I wasted a lot of money along with the photo book.。