Norae (2010, 2012)
 

Norae encompasses both performance and stage design for Gagok, a form of traditional Korean vocal music that harmonizes female and male voices accompanied by a small ensemble of Korean instruments. Gagok is regarded as one of the most sophisticated styles among traditional "proper songs" (jeongga). Yeesookyung designed a unique stage to faithfully convey yeochang – songs for women characterized by their delicate, high-pitched, and refined vocal quality – without the use of any electronic devices or amplification, preserving the purity of the original sound.

The music carries a serene, elegant melody that is neither lively nor somber; it is meditative, seeking a cleansing experience for the body and soul.

노래 (2010, 2012)

내가 공연 감독과 무대 디자인을 담당한 이 작품은 우리나라의 아름다운 전통 음악인 가곡을 최대한 제대로 보여줄 수 있도록 무대를 디자인 했고,  가곡의 섬세함을 강조하기 위해 일반적으로 공연에 연주 되는 전통악기 반주를 배제한 채 오직 여성 공연자의 목소리만으로 구성된 공연을 기획했다. 전자 음향 기기 없이 최상의 음향을 전달하기 위해 앞부분으로 갈수록 넓어지는 형태의 무대가  설계 되었다.

Installation View

Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed

2010

Stage design and performance directing: Yeesookyung

Producer: Kim Inseon, Willing N Dealing

Performance: Jung Marie

Stage Plan: Gim Youngjin, Design Firm

Film Editing: Kim Joonha

Costume: Yeesookyung

Courtesy of the artist

Photo: Shin Ohseok ⓒYeesookyung

Curated by Kim Inseon

Organized by Arko Art center

Supported by Korean Arts Council

Exhibition History:

Tell Me Tell Me: Australian and Korean contemporary art 1976-2011, National Art School Gallery, Sydney, Australia, 2012

Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed (front stage)

Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Courtesy of the artist

Photo: Shin Ohseok ⓒYeesookyung

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed (stage)

Stage front. Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Courtesy of the artist

Photo: Shin Ohseok ⓒYeesookyung

Performance Scene

Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Courtesy of the artist

Photo: Shin Ohseok ⓒYeesookyung

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed (backstage)

Jung Marie’s Jeongga, Yeesookyung’s Devotion, Arko Art Center, Seoul, Korea, 2010

Courtesy of the artist

Photo: Shin Ohseok ⓒYeesookyung

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed (sketch)

Drawing

2010

Pencil on paper

30x30cm

Courtesy of the artist

ⓒYeesookyung

Norae-While Our Tryst Has Been Delayed (stage plan)

ⓒYeesookyung

Performance Scene

Norae-Willow Become the Thread and a Nightingale Became the Shuttle, Berliner Festspiele, Berlin, Germany

Norae-Willow Become the Thread and a Nightingale Became the Shuttle

2012

Stage design and performance directing: Yeesookyung

Producer: Kim Inseon, Willing N Dealing

Performance: Park Minhee

Stage Plan: Gim Youngjin, Design Firm

Film Editing: Kim Joonha

Costume: Kim Youngseok

Curated by Frie Leysen

Organized by Berliner Festspiele

Supported by Korea Arts Management Service and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Exhibition History

October 11-12, 2012 Musik Tanz Theater SUDPOL, Switzerland

October 19-21, 2012 Berliner Festspiele, Berlin, Germany