Can't Eat It, But Go? Why 'Hwatu Artist' Jo Young-nam Came to Busan

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The exhibition of works by singer and painter 'Hwaseu (畵手)' Jo Young-nam opens in Busan on the 27th.

The "Everybody Happy Pop Artist Jo Young-nam Exhibition," organized by Dongmyung University, opens at 3 p.m. on the same day at the Dongmyung Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Architecture Design Hall on campus and will be held for ten days until April 5.

Following the opening ceremony, an opening performance will be held at 4 p.m. in the main building's performance hall, where the artist will switch his profession to singer.

The singer then transforms back into a storyteller, sharing stories surrounding the paintings such as background, episodes, and memories during his hit songs.

Professor Lee Hwa-sook of Myongji University, soprano Lim Young-in, tenor Lim Cheol-ho, Dongmyung University Do-ing College’s visiting professor soprano Grace Jo, and singer Kim Im-kyung from Golden Bell will also take the congratulatory stage.

Jo Young-nam’s works are known to be traded at quite high prices, reflecting the value of the versatile painter. The prices generally range from 10 million to 20 million KRW. True to his trademark "optimistic sensibility," the artist jokes that his prices are "lower than Picasso’s works."

About 100 pieces will be exhibited over ten days at a gallery in Busan, promising a feast for the eyes. Jo Young-nam has decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales to the development of the university. It is said that this romantic painter will contribute to the university development fund by selling his works. Attention is focused on how much his 'Go-stop' for nurturing talent will contribute.

Along with Jo Young-nam’s exhibition, Dongmyung University has prepared various motivational concerts. Freshmen, current students, professors, deans, and the president of the university are all excited.

On the 1st of next month, they will hold a joyful 'Do-ing Talk Concert (THE JUMP)' with national singer 'Insooni' (Dongmyung University Chair Professor) and popular rapper 'Trudy.'

Earlier, at the start of the semester, President Jeon Ho-hwan personally took on the role of barista and held an event giving away 1,000 Americanos to students.

Dongmyung University said, "The president’s coffee 'campaign,' Jo Young-nam’s exhibition, Insooni’s talk show, and all the freshmen’s experiences over the past month at Do-ing University’s motivational semester are being wrapped up."

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