Professor Lim Hyeong-jun of Gyeongnam National University Awarded the Main Prize at the 19th Moonshin Art Awards

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Professor Lim Hyung-jun of the Department of Art Education at Gyeongnam National University was announced on the 14th as the grand prize winner of the '19th Moonshin Art Award' hosted by Changwon City.

The Moonshin Art Award was established in 2002 to honor the achievements and artistic spirit of the world-renowned sculptor the late Moonshin (1923?1995), and this year marks its 19th edition.

The judging was conducted fairly by six members of the Moonshin Art Award judging committee, composed of experts, who reviewed the artistic quality and activities of seven grand prize candidates and six young artist award candidates. The winner was selected through discussion and anonymous voting.

Professor Lim Hyung-jun of Gyeongnam National University, selected as the grand prize winner of this year's Moonshin Art Award, is an artist working under the theme of "sound," creating distinctive works by organically combining musical instruments, the body, or both. He is also known as the "Trumpet Artist" for his numerous sculptures featuring trumpets.

Professor Lim Hyung-jun said, "For over 40 years, I have created works on the theme of 'sound,' focusing on 'sound seen by the heart, not heard by the ear.' I deeply thank everyone who has worked hard for the development of Moonshin art, and I will do my best to create even better works inspired by this award."

The Moonshin Art Award ceremony is scheduled to be held in mid-June at the Changwon Municipal Masan Moonshin Art Museum, and the grand prize winner will receive a plaque along with a prize of 20 million won.

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