Yangcheon-gu Renovates Seoul Jeongmok Elementary School Fence Mural with Resident Participation Budget

Conducted Preliminary Design Preference Survey with Residents and Students... Created Four-Season Nature Murals with Animals and Trees along a 130m Section

Seoul Jeongmok Elementary School Fence Mural

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) completed the “Seoul Jeongmok Elementary School Fence Mural Project,” carried out as part of the “2021 Resident Participation Budget Project,” on the 16th.

The fence mural behind Seoul Jeongmok Elementary School (30-10 Mokdongjungang-ro 3-gil) was created in 2010 but had become old and faded, giving an unpleasant and dark impression, leading to continuous requests from students and residents for renovation.

Following a proposal from residents of Mok 4-dong last year, the fence mural project started as part of the “2021 Resident Participation Budget Project,” covering the entire alleyway with a height of 2 to 4 meters and a total length of 130 meters.

The project was overseen by artist Lee Byung-man of Seokjeong Cultural Research Institute, who led the mural village project for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Design preferences were surveyed in advance among residents and students around Jeongmok Elementary School to guide the project.

As a result, the mural was completed with images of children running, familiar animals and trees representing the four seasons, and insects that children like, receiving enthusiastic responses from residents and students.

In particular, since the mural work area was a resident-priority parking zone where parking was not possible during painting, cooperation was requested from the facility management corporation responsible for parking lot management. Residents were given sufficient prior explanation, enabling smooth project progress despite anticipated inconveniences.

A resident living in a nearby villa said, “Before, I sometimes disliked going out into the alley because it felt gloomy, but now when I walk while looking at the mural, I lose track of time,” adding, “The street feels much brighter and almost like a different alley.”

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “I hope the newly renovated mural becomes a place that brings comfort to local residents and students weary from COVID-19.”

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