Goheung-gun Hosts 'Porcelain Art' Exhibition Breathing Life into Baekja Porcelain

From the 12th to the 18th, at Goheung Cheongchunnuri
Promotion of Goheung's natural scenery and specialties, opportunities to enjoy artworks

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Song Gwi-geun) announced on the 5th that it will hold an exhibition of practical and decorative living ceramic art, "Porcelain Art."

According to the county, the exhibition was prepared to widely promote Goheung's beautiful scenery and specialties, provide residents with opportunities to experience porcelain art and enjoy artworks, and comfort the bodies and minds of residents exhausted by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The exhibition will be held from the 12th to the 18th at "Goheung Cheongchun Nuri," a newly remodeled building of the old fire station at the entrance of the Goheung Citizens' Hall (1846 Goheung-ro, Goheung-eup).

Viewing is available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on the first day of the exhibition, Monday, it is scheduled to open at 2 p.m.

This exhibition, under the theme "Colored with a Brush! 2021 Porcelain Exhibition," will display about 50 works by seven artists active nationwide, including pieces expressing Goheung's nature and lifestyle and entries from a contest.

On one side of the exhibition hall, a porcelain art experience zone will be set up to allow interested youths and residents to create their own works.

A county official said, "This exhibition is part of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's public project 'Our Neighborhood Youth Happiness Bridge Project,' which will help satisfy residents' cultural and artistic thirst and serve as a great opportunity to promote Goheung's beauty nationwide."

Lee Soon-young, head of the Jeonnam branch of the Korea Porcelain Art Association, said, "Porcelain art is the most attractive activity where you can create a one-of-a-kind work unique to yourself," adding, "We plan to operate it as a communication space where anyone can come without burden to appreciate, enjoy, and learn about the artworks."

Meanwhile, "Porcelain Art" is a ceramic craft made by painting desired images on white ceramics coated with glaze and firing them multiple times in a kiln at around 800℃ through a delicate process. In Europe, it is known as an art form of royal nobility.

In particular, it is possible to create works on various themes such as flowers, animals, people, landscapes, and abstract paintings. Recently, its versatility has expanded from everyday items like coffee cups and plates to large ceramics, frames, tiles, and other interior goods.

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