"Concrete Utopia," the New Exhibition from Photographer Saneun Hwang, Captures the Fleeting Nature of NYC: BUST Interview

Saneun Hwang is a visual artist and graphic designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Hwang moved to New York City from Seoul, South Korea eight years ago to pursue a degree in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts. There, she learned how to channel her passion for drawing and crafting into new mediums, like graphic design, mixed-media art, and photography. Her latest exhibition, “Concrete Utopia,” opens Friday, July 23 at Local Project Art Space.

I enjoy the choreography of everyday life. Most of my photoshoots happen impromptu on my regular commutes. Through my work, I want to present an empowering narrative of daily life. Sometimes the seemingly ordinary holds something incredibly special. I’ve lived in cities my whole life. I’ve witnessed how rapidly urban development can devour a city’s history and culture.

I wanted to capture the city as it was at the moment. Every block of New York is under construction, altering our surroundings so they’re unrecognizable. It made me wonder about the identity of a city. What is it becoming? What’s next? I felt the need to document it before it became something else entirely, something unfamiliar. As an immigrant and an artist, I’ve often had trouble communicating my thoughts.

Keiko and I both love food and experiencing new restaurants. In 2020, it was really saddening to witness so many small restaurants close their doors. Those that remained open were forced to downsize their operations in order to survive. The way we approach food has shifted as well. The communal aspect or joys of a shared dining experience have been replaced in favor of the convenience — and isolation — of take-out.

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