Woorin_Voyages
Inspired by the idea of the red string theory—often used to symbolize unseen emotional ties—I developed this project as a way to understand my father. His childhood lacked the stability and affection needed to learn how to express love, creating an emotional imbalance that shaped our relationship.
This absence is explored through family archives, as well as through symbols I created both in the studio and within my home. Growing up, I struggled to make sense of my connection with him; his love felt unfamiliar, especially in contrast to my mother’s.
Over time, however, I began to recognize the sacrifices he made and the quieter, less visible ways he showed care. These experimental photographs reflect that complexity, tracing both the distance I once felt and the deeper understanding I continue to build
