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Change for a Better World
Chung created <Anti-landscape> (1983-1989), a series that show- for a better world which has derived from an experience he had in
cases the reality of division; <Project 1991-2000>(1991-2000), a his 20s. We cannot be sure what the world he is seeking is, but he
series that represents natural harmony and coexistence in moun- has dreamed of a world better than now. Asked for details about
tains, fields and streams; <Contemplation in city> (2001), a work the new world he dreams of, he answered with the question, “Who
that features such themes as wounds and healing in a contemporary knows?” He also mentioned “a revolution from me,” denoting that
city; and <Dreamscape> (2002-2011), a series that is a Projection all should start to change from me. This means we cannot change
of inner enlightenment with neon light. All these works by Chung any field, politics, society, or culture if we do not change first. Chung
have one single current despite the diverse narratives they convey. entitled one work from his <Dreamscape> series <Mind Revolu-
That’s why these works are all based on his artistic confidence and tion>. He referred to his change through his previous experience
perspective toward the world. This is his belief in change, i.e. change as a revolution. He said, “The solution is after all in my mind.”

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