"Coffee Grounds Become Art..." Gwangsan District in Gwangju Hosts 'Eco Exhibition'

[Asia Economy Honam News Bureau, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan District in Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Samho) announced on November 3 that it will hold the 'Social Design Lab' Eco Exhibition under the theme 'Re:fineday (Again, Better Days Will Come)' at the Songjeong Small Art Museum from November 5 to 9.

The 'Social Design Lab' project is an initiative where social economy enterprises and young people collaborate to create and exhibit works in the field of environment, aiming to find solutions to environmental destruction from a cultural and artistic perspective.

With the participation of Chonnam National University’s LINC+ (Leaders in Industry-university Cooperation Plus) Project Group, teams consisting of social economy enterprises and university students have been planning and producing a variety of works since September.

Visitors can experience a range of creations, including a camping zone made of upcycled tents from discarded banners, junk art using coffee grounds and cup holders, and indoor decorative items made from upcycled clothing.

During the exhibition period, a social networking service viewing event will also be held to encourage visitor participation.

On November 5, an ECO Talk Concert will be held under the theme 'Turning Environment into Play, Turning Trash into Art.'

Kim Kang-eun, CEO of Clean Hikers, will introduce 'Clean Hiking' (a group that picks up trash while hiking) and share ways to practice zero waste in daily life together with participants.

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