Naju-si, 'Gyeonggye-ui Siseon - Multinational Colors Exhibition' until the 28th

Five Artists from Korea, China, and Italy Participate
Exhibition of Original Works Reflecting Changes and Trends of the Era

Naju City in Jeollanam-do is hosting the second exhibition at the Naju Jeongmiso Small Art Museum, titled ‘Gyeonggye-ui Siseon - Multinational Colors Exhibition,’ until the 28th.

According to the city on the 18th, this exhibition was planned to offer visitors a new artistic experience through various works that reinterpret the identity and transformation of Korean painting from a contemporary perspective.

Poster for Naju City's 'Gyeonggye's Gaze - Multinational Colors Exhibition'. Provided by Naju City

‘Gyeonggye-ui Siseon - Multinational Colors Exhibition’ introduces original works based on the unique techniques and materials of traditional Korean painting, reflecting changes of the times and modern trends.

There are five participating artists: Rema from Italy; Muok Yerim and Wang Xiaonan from China; and Korean artists Yoo Soyeon and Jeon Minju. Each artist reinterprets Korean traditional art in a contemporary way from their diverse cultural backgrounds, using traditional materials and techniques to depict Naju’s nature, daily life, and historical landscapes on canvas.

In the exhibition, the artists break away from the traditional Korean painting framework to present a unique artistic world that combines Eastern and Western artistic elements through new attempts. Based on their experiences in Naju, they express Korea’s traditional aesthetics with a modern sensibility, portraying Naju’s nature and everyday life in their own artistic languages.

Meanwhile, as part of international exchange, a special exhibition titled ‘Picture Letters from Gda?sk’ is also held. This exhibition showcases over 40 works from Gda?sk, Poland, digitally reprinted and reconstructed.

Additionally, until the 30th, various works created by students?including photography, painting, and other genres?are exhibited, expected to offer audiences a fresh sensibility distinct from traditional Korean painting.

Jang Hyunwoo, head of the Cultural Arts Special Planning Group, said, “Since its opening in the second half of this year, the Naju Jeongmiso Small Art Museum has established itself as a regional cultural and artistic hub through various exhibitions. We hope that through this exhibition, artists from diverse cultural backgrounds will explore Korean aesthetics and further enhance the cultural value of Naju.”