This project aims to materialize the presence of Jowangshin, the Goddess of the kitchen and fire, in a way that can be perceptible to people. I intended to manifest her existence in a delicate and imperceptible yet sensible manner, which is achieved through breath. Breath is a crucial aspect of one's being, and the sensation of air from breathing represents the embodiment of existence.
In Korean shamanism, Gasin is considered a type of deity that is believed to safeguard specific objects, families, and spaces within a house. Multiple gods reside in every house room, each responsible for different tasks to ensure our well-being. Among them is Jowangshin, the Goddess of fire and the hearth, who is related to the kitchen. Customs such as carrying fire when moving homes, bringing matches to a new home, or a habit of not extinguishing the fire originated from worshiping her. A belief in the kitchen goddess suggests that families thrive when she is respected. Have you ever been aware of her presence in your own home? Did you show her your respect yet?
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