Project
Project
"Practice" is a project that reflects concerns about how to resolve the generational conflict between the older and new generations, which is becoming more serious. The work "Practice" breaks away from the conventional way of handling traditional instruments and shows moving, dancing, and playing them in a more primitive way. Unconventional acts are repeated through practice, forming new customs, and in this process, the distinction between tradition and modernity becomes blurred.
In the work, the older generation is represented by the gayageum, a traditional Korean instrument, which is traditionally played by placing it on the floor.
2024 Arte Laguna Prize - https://youtu.be/_zlN6MVOaYA
Practice Ⅱ - https://youtu.be/SINmJoOqGPU
Practice Ⅰ - https://youtu.be/UFOw_s3mkuk
2022 ~ Present
"Scattered Melodies of the City(Doshi Sanjo)" is a contemporary fusion performance that reinterprets the traditional Korean instrumental music "Sanjo" in a modern style, adapted for contemporary audiences. Rooted in Park Sunju's '12-string Gayageum Sanjo,' this interdisciplinary performance captures the rhythms and sounds of modern urban life in 21st-century Seoul and other Korean cities. Featuring Park Sunju's Gayageum solo, the performance seamlessly blends beatboxing, rap, electronic music, vocals, contemporary dance, and breaking. Join us to witness a fusion performance that not only upholds tradition but also propels it forward into the future.
2024 ACC World Music Festival - https://youtu.be/EtJ-6ediBUA
Concert - 2023 Concert
Showcase - https://youtu.be/YdANus4mkH0
2022 ~ Present
"Art of Living Nature" is a solo performance that merges art, music, and movement into a captivating experience. Inspired by her travels through Sweden, Croatia, India, and Korea, the project celebrates the beauty found in our surroundings. By transforming personal experiences into art, she invites us to see the world anew and discover the artistry in our own lives.
The first output 'Bloom', born from a year in Sweden, reimagines traditional Korean music with a fresh, contemporary sound. The second song 'Flow', inspired by Croatia's flowing landscapes, mirrors nature's movement in music. The third work, 'On the Ground ' is a rhythmic exploration of Earth's energy, while the next creation 'The Breeze' is a poetic reflection inspired by an Indian poem. And the finale, 'Angle' is a multidisciplinary piece that blends dance, music, and storytelling to depict a girl's pursuit of dreams.
Through these works, Sunju creates a lasting impression, encouraging us to find beauty and inspiration in our everyday lives.
Bloom - https://youtu.be/626B4C0pFOk
Flow - https://youtu.be/oYeK8jd5-90
The Breeze - https://youtu.be/X98sgsQR4J8
On the Ground - https://youtu.be/GT16il3ITtQ
Angle - https://youtu.be/GT16il3ITtQ
2017 ~ 2018