NAMHO KIM
A Letter Written in the Shadows

Long ago, our bodies scattered into the earth, each in a different way. Some dissolved among red fields of flowers, others released their souls into the blue sea. Wandering a shadowy world where no one dreams, we listen to the sounds of birds brushing their feathers, ants digging into the ground, and dogs mating.
At dusk, standing atop a utility pole, we see the clustered houses and, far beyond, the sea—the place where we were born and raised. When an unusually ocean-blue dawn arrives, we take a stroll, riding on the back of a friendly cat. Sometimes, we soar—perched on the crown of a magpie—or ride the relentless wind, grooming ourselves aimlessly above the waves.
When rain falls and old memories bring us to sob, the dogs and cats howl, and someone in the village lies awake. Tell me, you who are alive, why do you weep?
You are already happy—for you can drink a cool glass of water when thirsty. You can confess your love to someone dear.
You are happy. At least, for now.

Author
I studied philosophy and art at the University of Bremen and received my PhD in philosophy from the University of Bonn. I have been writing on philosophical issues surrounding artificial intelligence.I am also active as a photographer, having held five solo exhibitions and published two photobooks. I have received thirteen awards and honors in international photography competitions. My work is driven by a deep interest in expressing the worlds and conceptions of humanity that emerge from my imagination through the language of photography.

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