Sound artist Gajaebal (real name Jinwon Lee) will present a solo performance, ‘Unreadable Sound’, at the Busan Cinema Center on February 8th.

This performance is an innovative audiovisual performance that combines immersive sound and visual elements beyond existing music formats, and will provide a new artistic experience to the audience.

‘Unreadable Sound’ was selected as the ‘New Work of the Year’ by the Arts Council Korea in 2024, and since its premiere in Seoul in February of this year, it has toured major cities around the world, including Clermont-Ferrand, France; London, England; San Francisco, USA; and Montreal, Canada, receiving enthusiastic responses. This work is considered innovative in that it explores the boundaries of human perception and sensory experience, and emphasizes that sound can be interpreted differently by each person.

‘Unreadable Sound’ is the solo project of Gajaebal, the founder of WESA and the leader of the innovative sound art group Tacit Group. Tacit Group performs at major art galleries and festivals around the world, and is recognized as a leader in the fusion of contemporary art and technology. Gajaebal also has a worldwide reputation in the global art scene, and his work is recognized for its originality and artistry.

Audiovisual is an art form that combines sound and video elements to stimulate both hearing and sight, maximizing the audience‘s immersion and sensory experience. Gajaebal’s upcoming performance will make the most of these audiovisual characteristics to provide the audience with a new level of artistic experience.

At 3 PM on the day of the performance, an artist talk titled ‘Gajaebal Electronic Music Chronology 1999-2024’ will be hosted by music critic Lee Dae-hwa. This event, which looks back on Gajaebal‘s 25 years of musical career, is expected to be an opportunity to deeply explore the development of electronic music and the artist’s philosophy. The pre-event will be held free of charge for citizens such as students who are interested in electronic music.

The performance will begin at 5 PM with an opening performance by audiovisual artist Jo Hyun-joon, and this performance, ‘Unreadable Sound’, will provide an unforgettable artistic experience beyond a simple performance to those who love electronic music and audiovisual art.

An official from the Film Archive said, “Sound is a medium that expands imagination beyond simply listening. “The exquisite harmony of the images created by imagination is a performance that is suitable for the Film Archive where you can enjoy images and performances together, and it will contribute to the development of the local film industry,” he said, expressing high expectations for the work.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.com
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