Suncheon-si Operates Picture Book Original Art Exhibition 'Pioneer, Picture Book Garden'

Suncheon City Picture Book Library 23rd Original Illustration Exhibition, From Next Month 1st to June 6th

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 23rd that from next month 1st, the Picture Book Library will operate the 23rd Original Picture Book Exhibition .

is an exhibition highlighting six picture book authors who have expanded the horizons of creativity with their unique works.

This exhibition is held in cooperation with Geulloyeon Publishing and features over 160 original artworks by ▲Na Hyun-jung (Your Garden, Invitation of Spring), ▲Myung Soo-jung (Skirt Spreading to the End of the World, Song of the Tower), ▲Lee Ki-hoon (09:47), ▲Lee So-young (Winter Star, Summer), ▲Lee Jin-hee (One Morning, Acorn Time), and ▲Ji Eun (The Great Apaturailia).

On the second floor of the Picture Book Library, the planning exhibition room will display a picture book garden filled with the personalities of the participating authors within the exhibition space.

Visitors can encounter works such as , which unravels the primal aesthetics of relationships through the device of a ‘garden’; <09:47>, a wordless picture book conveying warnings about the global environment and messages of hope for humanity; and , which uplifts the small body and mind and offers quiet comfort.

In particular, new works such as Na Hyun-jung’s , Myung Soo-jung’s , and Lee So-young’s will be unveiled for the first time through this exhibition.

On the first floor planning exhibition room, a gigantic Pop Country from Ji Eun’s picture book will be displayed.

Visitors can explore various parts of Pop Country with a travel map, visiting places like ‘Kok’s Doomdoom Cultivation Village Market’ and ‘Kyung’s Sweet Village Ascle Farm,’ enjoying various experiences such as character matching games using line drawings and photo cards.

Additionally, photo zones featuring three-dimensional picture book characters are set up throughout the exhibition space, adding to the enjoyment of the exhibition.

As a side event, the puppet show ‘Spring of Chokkomi Country (directed by Oh Joon-seok)’ will be held once on weekdays and twice on holidays at the Picture Book Theater.

This is an adaptation of Lee Jin-hee’s picture book , a puppet show that talks about the importance of taking a moment to pause and reflect when feeling troubled or overwhelmed.

The fantastic stage production using light, lighting, and shadows combined with lively music makes it enjoyable for the whole family.

In addition, the picture storybooks and will be screened regularly.

The exhibition will be held for 14 weeks until June 6, and various programs linked to the exhibition, such as ‘Meet the Author,’ will be conducted during the exhibition period.

For more details, please visit the Suncheon City Picture Book Library website.

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