G Valley Time Dictionary – 99

The History of G Valley

G Valley Time Dictionary – 99 is a time dictionary that unravels the folds of memories embedded in space and time. Through 99 words, the memories of the former industrial complex are unveiled within the present-day G Valley, creating an overlapping narrative between past and present. This intersection reflects the endless gap between the two, as described by historian E. H. Carr, and becomes a historical tool that fosters dialogue.

This exhibition serves as a memory of the industrial complex area, a significant space in the modern industrial history of Korea, where this memory exists as both the present and the future. Moving beyond traditional exhibitions focused on diachronic themes—such as the reproduction of memory, the natural history of events, and long narratives—this exhibition fosters conversations between citizens about the past and future. It encourages consensus across generations and serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the cultural and historical foundation of our existence, while also addressing social and political dimensions.

Designers

Hongsung Kim(Art Director)
Minju Kwon(Desginer)
Dere Gum(Designer)

Collaborators

Jinbok Wee(UIA, MP)
Haeyeon Yoo(Soongsil University, Research)
Yohan Ji(Unreal Studio, Photgraphy)
Nils Clauss(Cinematography)

G Valley Time Dictionary – 99 offers a new way to bridge the history of G Valley with the modern era, blending text, photography, and video media in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

The text not only defines dictionary meanings but also explores regional and historical significance, while the photos capture meaningful places from the past through a contemporary lens.

The video, which reinterprets past meanings from a fresh perspective, presents the 99 words both individually and as a whole, crafting a new narrative unique to 'G Valley Time Dictionary – 99.

The text, photos, and graphic layouts between the upper and lower exhibition structures engage viewers through a dynamic interplay of space and rhythm. The photos and text in the upper structure, alongside the 3D prints and line map in the lower structure, highlight the communication of history and modernity, contrasting different methods of expression.