Han Mengyun's video installation Night Sutra (2024) features her stretch marks, presenting them as celebratory rather than disfigured, contrasted with traditional representations of motherhood.
The Busan Biennale explores themes of Buddhism and piracy, emphasizing gender balance and highlighting women's work, as evidenced in the intimate narratives presented in Night Sutra.
The exhibition's co-curators emphasize the historical significance of Korean biennials and the importance of presenting new works that challenge orthodoxies within the context of gender and religion.
The interplay of Buddhism's misogynistic legacies and the artist's own postpartum experiences drive the narrative, encouraging viewers to confront metaphorical darkness and reevaluate societal norms.
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