Exchange residency | 2024 | Bucheon Residency | Project

2024 Exchange Residents

In 2023, Bucheon welcomed Québec-based graphic storyteller Paul Bordeleau and Melbourne-based graphic storyteller Rachel Ang through the reciprocal residency program. In 2024, two graphic storytellers from Bucheon participated in residency programs in Québec City, Canada, and Melbourne, Australia.

2024 Exchange Residents

Park Joohyun (Bucheon->Québec)

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In April 2024, Park Joohyun participated in the Québec City Residency Program. During her residency, she worked on a full-length graphic novel as a follow-up to Gregg and the Chick. She also participated in the Québec BD Festival, where she connected with fellow writers and artists taking part in residency programs from around the world.

Han Dong-hyuck (Bucheon->Melbourne)

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In April 2024, Han Dong-hyuck participated in the Parallel Panels Residency in Melbourne as part of the one-to-one exchange partnership between Bucheon and Melbourne. During the residency, he shared his work with local graphic storytellers, including Rachel Ang, Bernard Caleo, Stacy Gougoulis, Sarah Firth, David Blumenstein, Jess Parker, and Alex Clark. He also attended local festivals and visited comics and arts organizations, gaining insight into Melbourne's vibrant comics community.