Veri Lee

Hedonism

“Hedonism” depicts the scene of urban people who fall under hedonism and consumerism, and their pleasure-seeking nightlife gradually destroys themselves and society.

“In the late Joseon Dynasty, hedonistic culture was created among aristocrats, and soon it was prevalent in society. It became more widespread and commercialized in the middle class, who could not seek to elevate their social status, burst into dissatisfaction as pleasure-seeking nightlife, gradually destroying themselves and society. Even today, the culture of hedonism represented by drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, and prostitution still exists, causing other social problems and a toxic environment. This illustration depicts the scene of urban people who are fell under hedonism and consumerism.”