Han Jemma Appointed Artistic Director of Gangwon Kids Triennale 2020

[Photo by Gangwon Cultural Foundation]

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] Han Jemma, CEO of Artgemma (photo), has been appointed as the artistic director of 'Gangwon Kids Triennale 2020.'

The Gangwon Cultural Foundation, which operates the Gangwon International Art Festival, announced on the 21st the appointment of artist Han Jemma, known as the 'Picture Mom,' as the artistic director. She will oversee the entire process related to exhibition content, including theme development, artist recruitment, and project planning.

Artistic director Han Jemma is an artist who graduated from Seoul National University and its graduate school with a major in Western painting. She is also a bestselling author known for numerous works such as 'The Woman Who Reads Pictures,' 'Exploring the Art Warehouse of the Korean Peninsula,' and 'Han Jemma's Art Collaboration Class.' Additionally, she has worked as an art director for exhibition planning and public art at leading domestic companies such as Samsung C&T, Jinheung Enterprise, and Daewoong Pharmaceutical. Notably, she served as a creative director at the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), specializing in art and corporate collaborations, exhibition planning and management, and special exhibitions at overseas fairs.

Artistic director Han Jemma stated, "I will lay the foundation for a future children's emotional and creative education play festival accelerated by the balance and harmony of digilog and on-off fusion, and establish Hongcheon, the event location, as a children's educational play tourism destination." She added, "I will strive for differentiated regional revitalization unique to Gangwon Province."

Kim Pilguk, CEO of the Gangwon Cultural Foundation, expressed expectations for Han Jemma, saying, "We are honored to have Han Jemma, who has diverse artistic experiences including exhibition planning, artwork activities, collaboration with corporations, and practical experience in various children's educational broadcasting programs, as the artistic director. I believe she will be a great asset to the successful hosting of the inaugural 'Gangwon Kids Triennale 2020'."

Meanwhile, the Gangwon International Art Festival is the first domestic triennial touring visual arts event aiming to transform the entire Gangwon Province into an art park. Last year, it successfully held the 'Gangwon Artists Exhibition' at the former ammunition maintenance factory site in Hongcheon County, and plans to hold the 'Gangwon Kids Triennale' this year and the 'Gangwon International Triennale' next year.

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