Summer Is Just a State of Mind

Summer is a long-awaited season. At the same time, it is an extremely challenging period from the perspective of care work. The long-desired warmth and freedom bring a sense of happiness; the oppressive darkness and loneliness are behind us. The high, radiant sun brings light—creating the illusion of happiness and endless possibilities. Perhaps happiness and freedom are not illusions at all, but simply states of mind? Just like summer itself—light and freedom can be carried within, creating opportunities to cope with the mundane.

With the exhibition, the artist explores various aspects of care work, remaining hopeful while staying within the bounds of reality. By shifting focus away from societal expectations of acceptance and instead toward deeply personal experience—regardless of external approval—a personal photo series is created. It consists of both colour photographs and deconstructed black-and-white works, forming a dialogue about the necessity—or perhaps futility—of personal and societal approval.