Bridge of Return 귀환의 다리

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한국전쟁은 우리에게 상처와 억압, 분단을 가져다 주었으며, 이같은 유산은 아직도 한반도와 세계각지의 동포사회, 우리 가족과 우리 자신 속에 남아 있다. 우리는 이 분단을 잇는 다리를 놓기 위해 노력해야 한다. 이런 노력은 상처의 치료과정이자 동시에 저항의 행위이기도 하다.

작품의 구성요소

노둣돌: 화해를 향한 디딤돌로서 다리에 이르는 첫번째 단계이다.

샤만 다리: 난간을 전통굿에서 사용되는 것과 유사한 하얀 천으로 만들어 억울하게 희생당한 원혼들이 평화로운 사후세계로 떠나 가기 위해 거쳐가는 다리를 표현했다.

매듭: 역시 전통무속에서 따온 것으로 상처와 분단을 표현한다.

중앙의 판자: 분단선, 즉 비무장지대를 표현한다.

이 전시물은 관람객들이 ‘돌아오는 다리’를 건너가도록 초대한다. 일단 다리에 올라서면 다리의 여기저기 매듭진 채 매달려 있는 흰천들 중 하나를 풀어 그 천과, 다리의 양쪽 끝 난간에 매달려 있는 펜을 사용해, 자신들이 극복하기를 소망하는 분단이나 치유하기를 바라는 상처에 대해 적도록 권유한다. 다리의 중간에 도착하면 다리 아래로 그 천을 던진 뒤 계속 전진해 건넘으로써 분단된 것들을 이으면서 평화와 화해를 향해 나아가는 일에 다른 방문객들과 더불어 동참하도록 되어 있다.

Wounds and divisions caused by the Korean War's legacy of oppression and silencing are still present in our homeland, our communities in Diaspora, our families, and ourselves. We must take action to bridges these divisions. This action is both a process of healing and an act of resistance.

Elements

Nodutdol: Stepping stones towards reconciliation - the first steps leading up to the bridge.

Shaman's bridge: The white cloth railing is reminiscent of that used in kut (a ceremony in Korean shamanism) to represent the bridge by which dissatisfied spirits can safely pass into a peaceful afterworld.

Knotted cloth: Also from Korean shamanism, the knotted cloth represents wounds and divisions.

Center plank: The dividing line, the DMZ.

In the exhibit, visitors are asked to cross over the Bridge of Return. As they begin, they are instructed to untie one of the white cloths knotted around various parts of the bridge and, using the cloth and pen attached to the railing posts at either end, write down a division they want to overcome or a wound they wish to heal. They are asked to throw their cloth beneath the bridge when they reach the center and continue on, joining other exhibit visitors in bridging divisions and moving towards peace and reconciliation.

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Yul-san Liem and exhibit participants. Co-design and construction: Evan Crane and Dick Galyon. Wood, cloth, stone, ink, 159” x 52” x 74”, 2005

임율산 과 전시 참여 작가들 공동구상과 제작, Evan Crane and Dick Galyon, 나무, 천, 돌, 잉크, 159" x 52" x 74", 2005

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Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center on Sat, 02/05/2005 - 05:27.

I want to freely be able to see and visit my two uncles, aunt, and many cousins in N.K. I want to be able to grab Pat beeng soo with them, watch a movie, go to the beach… I want to one day stop crying…

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Wing Luke Museum in Seattle on Sat, 12/20/2008 - 05:28.

I wish to find peace within myself after being raised with unknown demons my mother instilled in me. May she find some peace and share her pain with me. I love you mom.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Intermedia Arts in Minn on Sun, 06/10/2007 - 05:28.

I need to heal or release myself from my fragmented / wounded self.
I need to get beyond
Abandonment
Adoption

Abandonment again.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Jewett Art Center in Wellesley on Mon, 04/11/2005 - 05:30.

I want to overcome the language barrier that separates me from my parent and, thus, my history.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Jewett Art Center in Wellesley on Sun, 04/03/2005 - 05:30.

I hope American people will oppose war and support Korean independence and reunification.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center on Sat, 01/29/2005 - 05:30.

I feel alienated from my friends abroad. I want to close that divide.

Adoptee = White? Asian? Korean? American?

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Sat, 03/24/2007 - 05:31.

Coming out to my family.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Tue, 02/27/2007 - 05:31.

The wounds caused to my father – Chicano- living in Texas – of Mexican immigrants and the wounds he has caused me. I realize they are all part of me and us.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Mon, 02/19/2007 - 05:32.

I think that I need to overcome the barrier between what I think and what I actually do!

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Intermedia Arts in Minn on Wed, 05/17/2006 - 05:32.

I WANT TO OVERCOME BLACK & ASIAN CONFLICT.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Intermedia Arts in Minn on Thu, 05/10/2007 - 05:33.

I want the two Koreas to unite.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Intermedia Arts in Minn on Fri, 04/20/2007 - 05:33.

A better understanding between me and my Korean daughter I pray for.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 05:33.

The division between North and South Korea—the homeland I’ve never lived in. The separation between my birth family and my adopted family.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Tue, 02/20/2007 - 05:34.

I want the divisions between the Vietnamese people to disappear so we can hand in hand rebuild Vietnam and her pride.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Sat, 03/03/2007 - 05:34.

Resentment toward dad! I want to forgive & understand.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at Intermedia Arts in Minn on Sun, 06/10/2007 - 05:34.

The Division of my Family through Adoption, relinquishment, and loss.
Division… racism. In all of its forms.

Submitted by Visitor to SPP at LA Artcore on Sat, 02/10/2007 - 05:34.

Overcome the fear of being lonely forever.

Bridge of Return 귀환의 다리

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