Lotte Department Store Hosts 'Soban, Meeting Again' Exhibition

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Lotte Department Store is holding an exhibition titled "Sobahn, Meeting Again," which reinterprets the traditional Korean small table called "sobahn," on the 8th floor of the main store's "Ido Atelier" until the 2nd of next month.

Sobahn refers to a small table used to hold dishes or to eat food. It is a household item suited to the living environment of the Korean people who traditionally live seated on the floor, combining practicality and beauty, and has been loved as an essential daily item for a long time. In particular, this exhibition features seven contemporary craft artists (Seunghwan Kim, Hyunsoo Kim, Sunyoung Park, Woonggeol Yang, Junghoon Lee, Jungho Choi, Hajihun) who have each infused their individuality into traditional sobahn designs.

This exhibition was planned targeting the "retro tribe," consumers who prefer vintage styles, and "Artsumers (Art+Consumer)," consumers seeking cultural satisfaction. Hyunsoo Kim's "Glass Sobahn" and Sunyoung Park's "Hojokban," which combines ceramics and woodworking, offer visual enjoyment to Artsumers and the retro tribe by blending unique materials and distinctive designs with retro styles. All exhibited products are available for purchase immediately after viewing.

Seun Eun Oh, head of the home appliances team at Lotte Department Store, said, "Sobahn is not only a practical traditional kitchen furniture but also an artwork where one can feel elegant natural beauty through its simple lines and surfaces. Although sobahn is a classic item, it harmonizes well with modern interiors and fits perfectly with the currently popular retro trend."

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