Hyangsu “향수” 2021

The word ‘향수’ or ‘Hyangsu’ means ‘nostalgia’

In this 2 minute animation, I provide a brief visual insight into my attempts in digesting the complex ‘roots’ of my Korean identity as a second generation British-Korean diaspora living in the UK. The animation is based on a 40 minute conversation between myself and my best-friend where we talk about our thoughts and experiences of: what it means to be ‘Korean’ and ‘British’, the idea of ‘home’, feelings of in-betweenness and wayfaring, how learning the Korean language provided a sense of connection to our heritage, what it feels like to live with the cultural differences between the two countries and how these experiences and concepts intertwine and manifest within and come together in creating a growing sense of acceptance and affinity towards my complex cultural identity.