Breathing Life into Everyday Spaces!...Gwangjin-gu Public Mural Project

In the First Half of This Year, Murals Created at Four Locations Including Ttukdo Substation Fence and Migaro Entrance Fence

Public Mural at the Entrance of Migaro, Guui-dong

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is promoting a public mural creation project to form an image of a city where culture and art coexist, revitalizing everyday spaces.

The public mural creation project involves painting murals on empty spaces such as walls in areas with high foot traffic or aging surroundings, reflecting local characteristics and hopeful messages. Since 2015, a total of 41 locations within Gwangjin-gu have been created.

In the first half of this year, murals were completed at four locations: the entrance wall of Migaro in Guui-dong, the wall of Hyundai 3rd Complex Apartment in Gwangjang-dong, the wall of Ttukdo Substation in Jayang-dong, and the wall of the health shelter gym.

Notably, eight young artists, including graduates from the Department of Painting at Sejong University, participated in this mural creation, making it even more meaningful by creating public jobs for youth.

The district plans to select additional sites in the second half of the year, such as the Guui-dong urban regeneration revitalization project area and idle spaces at the Gwangjang-dong community center, to create more murals reflecting the characteristics of each area.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “Through the public mural creation project, we aim to provide residents with opportunities to enjoy public art in their daily lives,” adding, “We will create an urban environment considering local characteristics to improve residents’ quality of life and enhance regional value.”

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