Nostalgia
'Nostalgia' reveals the impact of Gwangju’s rapid depopulation as young people move to Seoul. By 2023, 71% of its youth had left, leaving behind abandoned spaces like the bridge shown here, a powerful reminder of a once vibrant community and its fading history.
Awards
Photographer of the Year Contest
2024People’s Vote Award
Storytelling
Non Professional
Nominee
Storytelling
Non Professional
Nostalgia
'Nostalgia' reveals the impact of Gwangju’s rapid depopulation as young people move to Seoul. By 2023, 71% of its youth had left, leaving behind abandoned spaces like the bridge shown here, a powerful reminder of a once vibrant community and its fading history.
About Artist
Sumin Shim
As a self-taught artist, I delve into contemporary photography and conceptual documentary, focusing on themes that resonate deeply with my personal experiences and observations. My work aims to provoke thought and inspire dialogue about the human condition and our shared realities.
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