Kwang-Ju Son is an artist and filmmaker whose practice investigates the intersections of history, space, and human narratives, employing methodologies rooted in fiction, documentary, experimental film, and video installation to challenge conventional storytelling. Her recent works center on landscapes, examining them as dynamic entities imbued with memory, identity, and collective experience. Through this focus, she explores how landscapes can evoke both personal and shared histories, crafting layered narratives that reveal the complexities of human experience through innovative cinematic and spatial approaches.
Starting with THE THIRD TONGUE(2003), she has showcased her projects at various venues, including National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (2024, 2018), Seoul Museum of Art (2024, 2022, 2018), Atelier Hermès (2020), JCC Art Center (2018), Arko Art Center (2016), Swatch Faces 2015 (2015), and Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam(2008). Her work has also been featured at international film festivals such as International Film Festival Rotterdam (2011, 2007, 2005), International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (2007), International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (2005), Busan International Film Festival (BIFF/2008, 2004, 2003), and Jeonju International Film Festival (2011, 2008, 2007).
