Gyeongbuk Library, 'Minhwa That Entered My Heart' ... Connecting Eras and Generations Through 민화!

Gyeongbuk-born Artist Choi Bosuk Participates, Various Minhwa Exhibitions and One-day Experiences Held

Promotional Poster for Minhwa One-Day Class Special Lecture.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] Gyeongbuk Library will operate an exhibition and experience programs under the theme "Folk Paintings That Entered My 心 (Sim)" from the 2nd to the 30th of next month at the library's planned exhibition hall and other locations.

This event was prepared as the message of "tradition, modernity, and intergenerational connection" from Gyeongbuk Library resonated with local artist Choi Bosuk.

Choi Bosuk, originally from Andong, is currently an active full member of the Korea Fine Arts Association.

Choi is a folk painting expert with various awards, including being an invited artist at the Korea New Art Exhibition, winning an honorable mention at the Korea Art Exhibition (National Art Exhibition) in 2021, and a special selection at the Gyeongbuk Province Art Exhibition in 2022.

Considering that folk paintings may be somewhat unfamiliar to the general public, the focus was on delivering traditional values to residents by using familiar content such as exhibitions and hands-on experiences.

The exhibition showcases various genres of folk paintings, including ▲traditional folk paintings ▲creative folk paintings newly drawn through modern adaptations such as coloring techniques ▲gongpilhwa (工筆畵), a painting style that depicts subjects concretely with precise form expression and delicate coloring ▲and folk painting accessories.

In addition, folk painting experience programs for various age groups will be held concurrently.

During August, four sessions will be held as one-day classes, and considering the vacation period, the scope has been expanded to allow a total of 60 participants ranging from elementary school students to adults.

The program will include folk painting introductions, participant discussions, and hands-on folk painting drawing experiences using accessories.

The folk painting experience program, starting in August, is open to all library members.

Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for two weeks from the 19th to the 29th of this month on the Gyeongbuk Library website.

For more details, please check the Gyeongbuk Library website.

Jung Seonhong, director of Gyeongbuk Library, said, "We will continue to provide various cultural experience opportunities using traditional cultural content and do our best to fulfill the library's role as a space for cultural communication."

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