Filled with 39 Minhwa Works by Artist Kim Mikyung
Representative Pieces: 'Songhakdo' Painted on Hanji and 'Geumgangsando' Painted on Ottji

Gyeongnam Bank, BNK Gyeongnam Bank Gallery 'Kim Mi-kyung Solo Exhibition' View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi]BNK Gyeongnam Bank announced on the 1st that it wishes for the health and well-being of local residents suffering from COVID-19 through an exhibition of folk paintings imbued with good fortune.


Gyeongnam Bank is holding the 14th exhibition at the BNK Gyeongnam Bank Gallery, "Kim Mi-kyung Solo Exhibition," until the 11th. The solo exhibition by artist Kim Mi-kyung, a director of the Folk Painting Promotion Association and a member of the Korea Fine Arts Association, displayed on the first floor of the BNK Gyeongnam Bank Gallery, features 39 folk paintings. Visitors can see representative works such as "Songhakdo" and "Winter" painted on hanji paper, as well as "Geumgangsando" and "Haesanggunhakdo" painted on lacquered paper.


The Kim Mi-kyung solo exhibition is free to visit for local residents and customers who visit the Gyeongnam Bank headquarters on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure safe viewing, all visitors must comply with government quarantine guidelines, including hand sanitization, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing.



Artist Kim Mi-kyung said, "The animals, plants, and objects appearing in folk paintings symbolize auspicious signs or omens of good fortune. Finding and interpreting the meanings of the animals, plants, and objects appearing in folk paintings, such as the pine tree symbolizing longevity, the duck symbolizing conjugal love, and the sun as the source of all things, will add another layer of enjoyment to the viewing experience."


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