Over 50 Active Artists in Hampyeong-gun Hold Exhibition of 'Art and Craft' Works

At Hampyeong County Art Museum, Diverse Works on Display from July 18 to August 15

An exhibition where you can see artworks and crafts by artists active in Hampyeong, known as the "Home of Artistic Elegance," is being held at the Hampyeong County Art Museum.

Hampyeong County in Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that the "7th Hampyeong Artists Association Exhibition" and the "4th Hampyeong Craftsmen Association Exhibition" are being held from the 18th of last month until the 15th of next month in the 1st and 2nd exhibition halls of the Hampyeong County Art Museum.

The opening ceremony was attended by Lee Sang-ik, the mayor of Hampyeong County, Lee Gae-ho, a member of the National Assembly, Yoon Aeng-rang, chairman of the Hampyeong County Council, all county council members, members of the artists and craftsmen associations, and about 70 visitors.

This exhibition was prepared to inspire the creative motivation of artists working in Hampyeong and to pass on the artistic value of the Namdo region.

At the exhibition, artists from the Artists Association are showcasing works including Korean painting, oil painting, watercolor, photography, and calligraphy, as well as works by young calligraphy artists who recently joined the association, adding to the enjoyment of viewing.

Additionally, members of the Craftsmen Association are exhibiting a variety of crafts that combine practicality and beauty, offering unique pleasures encountered in daily life such as leather crafts, wood carving, wooden furniture, hanji crafts, straw crafts, and jiseung crafts.

Mayor Lee Sang-ik said, "I was impressed by the outstanding artistry of local artists in Hampyeong through this exhibition," and added, "We will continue to spare no support for the development of local art and culture."

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