Many of these places are being pushed out to make way for new developments.
But in doing that, much is lostparticularly the communities that their presence fosters.
And there were many stories as much as the number of products displayed in.
“Chilsung gage” (2018)
Now almost every small shop is very old and shabby.
It seems ridiculous to see the tiles slightly fall in and the asymmetric added slate roof.
A cracked cement wall and a light-brown sliding door are typical scenery of small stores.
“Sineheoung gage” (2019)
A striped awning installed by paying money attracts our gaze.
Advertising posters on the door are just attached like faded paints.
Plastic chairs that are always empty.
“Persimmon-gage 202110” (2021)
It is like an invisible meeting of alienated people.
The scenery seems calm and lonely even though there is some whispering.
Although these places might be in disrepair, the memories for many remain freshincluding Me Kyeoung herself.
“At Daepyeoungri” (2012, 2021)
That is a charming point of small stores.
South Korean artist Lee Me Kyeoung creates delicate drawings of corner stores before they disappear forever.
“Hyangmae super” (2021)
“Jessie gage” (2018)
“Ginkgo-gage 742” (2021)
“Wasuro 62” (2021)
”Seochun three-way intersection super” (2021)
“Red Prumusmume gage” (2018)
“Hangkyo super” (2018)
“Korye store” (2019)
“Songhwa super” (2021)
“Gosan super” (2021)
