Creation of Herb Sculpture Park within Iljasan Neighborhood Park in Gangdong-gu

Gangdong-gu Signs MOU with Sculptor Han Jinseop to Create Herb Sculpture Park in Iljasan Neighborhood Park... Over 50 Works to Be Installed by May 2021

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is embarking on the creation of the "Herb Sculpture Park," where the nature of Iljasan Park harmonizes with sculptures by leading domestic artists, under the motto "Art Blended into Daily Life."

The plan aims to expand residents' opportunities to enjoy culture and arts in their daily lives and to develop the Herb Sculpture Park into a world-renowned attraction comparable to Oslo's Vigeland Sculpture Park in Norway, beyond Gangdong.

On the 3rd, Gangdong-gu signed a business agreement with prominent sculptor Han Jin-seop to establish the Herb Sculpture Park within the Herb Astronomy Park in Iljasan Neighborhood Park (San 86, Dunchon-dong).

This project reflects Gangdong-gu's philosophy of creating a cultural city where art flows throughout the entire urban area. It is a collaborative effort between Gangdong-gu and the Gangdong Cultural Foundation (CEO Lee Je-hoon), with sponsorship from the Gana Art Center.

The Herb Astronomy Park boasts a natural environment where visitors can enjoy various herbs and the night sky full of stars. According to the agreement, about 50 sculptures by artist Han Jin-seop will be installed and exhibited here by May 2021. After a 10-year free lease of the artworks, there are plans to replace or add new pieces through further consultation.

Through Han Jin-seop’s sculptures, which express warm human sentiments and leisure using cold stone, visitors to the park are expected to experience not only the rest provided by nature but also the joy of engaging with culture and the arts.

Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon of Gangdong-gu stated, "It has been regrettable that residents have had limited access to art in their daily lives. In the era of COVID-19, we will develop this space so that people can enjoy culture and arts and heal with nature without having to visit indoor museums with restrictions."

Meanwhile, sculptor Han Jin-seop, currently the honorary chairman of the Korea Sculptors Association, has received numerous awards at international sculpture symposiums held in Italy, France, and other countries. He has left works at the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan and the French Presidential Palace, and since returning to Korea, he has been actively creating works to elevate the status of Korean sculpture.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.