Works with Books
"
Ancora imparo
I am still learning. "
—Michelangelo, at 87
I am still learning. "
—Michelangelo, at 87
vernacular, and everyday
One of Those Things
115x230 mm, 152 pages, thread sewing; dummy book printed on glossy paper—Koala Photo Paper, 120 gsm; authored by Taehoon Um in English
Rather than explicitly stating the main subject, the opening photo and text combine to set a reflective tone. By playing off each other, they establish the book’s mood and invite readers into its everyday urban narrative.
Some images span the gutter, creating tension or balance and fully utilizing the book’s physical form. Others appear as a diptych of nearly identical shots captured moments apart, prompting readers to imagine the stories unfolding between them.
Modeled after a travel guide’s dimensions, the book underscores the author’s role as a tour guide, inviting readers to explore the city from their vantage point.
Spine
Serving as a literal pillar between two scenes—one indoors, one outdoors—the spine visually divides front and back while standing upright. Placed on a shelf, it transforms the book itself into a structural element, hinting at the contrasting environments contained within.
Serving as a literal pillar between two scenes—one indoors, one outdoors—the spine visually divides front and back while standing upright. Placed on a shelf, it transforms the book itself into a structural element, hinting at the contrasting environments contained within.
Editing
A hybrid approach merges analog intuition with digital flexibility. Organizing and refining images on screen allows exploration of multiple possibilities without extra expense—leading to a fluid, inventive visual narrative.
A hybrid approach merges analog intuition with digital flexibility. Organizing and refining images on screen allows exploration of multiple possibilities without extra expense—leading to a fluid, inventive visual narrative.