Donation of Works by Photographers Who Took Pictures at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital Draws Attention

Wishing for Cancer Recovery and Overcoming COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Mountain photographers have attracted attention by donating 14 photographs capturing the four-season scenic beauty of mountains nationwide to Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Shin Myung-geun).

Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital recently announced on the 24th that seven members of The Mountain Photo Club (President Kang Myeon-gu), including President Kang, Guk Soon-cheon, Jo Young-sun, Jang In-ho, Park Jun-hyung, Oh Soo-woong, and Choi Young-tae, visited the hospital on the occasion of 'Cancer Prevention Day' to deliver their works.

The decision to donate their works reportedly originated from a photo exhibition held within the hospital.

It was conveyed that creating a single photograph requires carrying heavy equipment weighing up to 30 kg and undertaking dozens of dangerous early morning mountain hikes, and with that dedication and passion, they earnestly wish for the speedy recovery of cancer patients and overcoming COVID-19.

The Mountain Photo Club has been holding a photo exhibition in the hospital's second-floor lobby since January.

The exhibition features 24 works by 13 members, including Choi Soo-jung’s 'Dosolam Prayer,' which won the Presidential Award at last year's Korea Tourism Organization photo contest.

Originally scheduled to run until last month, the exhibition period was extended until the 17th of next month due to high visitor enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, President Kang Myeon-gu and photographer Guk Soon-cheon proposed donating photographs to support the emotional stability and healing of cancer patients.

Five other members, including photographer Jo Young-sun, joined in this initiative.

Among the members, photographer Choi Young-tae (Secretary General of the Gwangju Photographers Association) readily offered a snowy landscape photo of Seoseokdae on Mudeungsan Mountain, which was used as the background for the 'Korea Natural Monument Commemorative Medal' issued by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation this year.

President Kang and each member donated two works each, totaling 14 pieces, including Kang’s photograph of 'Baekdusan Cheonji.' The donated works are displayed throughout Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, including treatment areas, so that patients and staff can easily view them.

The participating photographers said, “Although we have held exhibitions at various locations such as international airports, the response at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital was the warmest,” adding, “We received many encouraging calls from acquaintances and numerous comments from hospital visitors saying the photos helped them heal.”

Director Shin Myung-geun said, “We received a precious gift filled with the sweat and dedication of the photographers,” and expressed gratitude for comforting those exhausted by cancer treatment and the spread of COVID-19.

He added, “We will do our best in cancer prevention, healing, and overcoming COVID-19 with a grateful heart.”

Meanwhile, The Mountain Photo Club, formed in 2017, is a group of photographers who have held exhibitions at places such as Gwangju Airport and Muan International Airport to share the beauty of nature and popularize photographic art.

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