"I’m Commuting to the Gallery, Not the Office" … Korea National Oil Corporation Ulsan Building Transforms into Art Exhibition Space for a Month

Employees and citizens are appreciating lifestyle and cultural artworks displayed at the Korea National Oil Corporation headquarters.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] “These days, I go to the gallery instead of the office!”.

The Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) headquarters has transformed into an art gallery. For one month only. Various crafts such as dolls and sculptures displayed in the public institution’s facility greet employees as they arrive at work. Not only employees but also citizens can visit anytime during business hours to enjoy these artworks.

KNOC announced on the 8th that it signed a business agreement with the Korea Artists Association at its Ulsan headquarters to promote daily cultural arts and will hold an exhibition of daily cultural art pieces.

The agreement was made to enrich the artistic sensibilities of KNOC employees and residents of the Innovation City through the exhibition of daily cultural art pieces within the corporation’s facilities.

KNOC has prepared a space inside the facility for the exhibition and supports various necessary matters, while the association will display about 130 artworks created by 35 affiliated artists.

This exhibition features various daily cultural art pieces such as leather crafts, calligraphy, hand-knitted dolls, and sculptures. Artworks expressing the traditional beauty of Korea, including fine arts and calligraphy, are also on display.

Chosung-sang, Director of General Affairs at KNOC, said, “I hope to share the hope of life, the recovery of daily life after the long and dark tunnel of COVID-19, with KNOC employees and local residents,” adding, “We will continue to develop various cultural and artistic activities that can be shared with the local community.”

The exhibition will be held free of charge for one month from June 7 to July 6 on the 2nd floor of the KNOC building in Ulsan Innovation City. Not only KNOC employees but also local residents and other external visitors can freely enter. Viewing hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

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