"You Must Hold Ten Thousand Books in Your Heart": The 23rd Pyeongsaseo Art Exhibition Opens

Exhibition Showcases Works Created with Dedication
by 16 Members of Pyeongsa

The 23rd Pyeongsaseo Art Exhibition is being held from the 28th of this month to September 2nd at the KBS Daejeon Broadcasting Station 1st Gallery. (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

The 23rd Pyeongsaseo Art Exhibition is being held from August 28 to September 2 at the 1st Gallery of KBS Daejeon Broadcasting Station.

Cheong O Yang Changyeop (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

'Pyeongsa' is the pen name of calligrapher Jeong Gwonho. Every year, an art exhibition is held with works submitted by students who receive calligraphy lessons from him every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Daedeok Youth Culture Center in Daejeon.

Injeong Hwang Sunja (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

This year, 16 members of Pyeongsa have devoted themselves to creating 26 works, which are now on display. As the saying goes, "Calligraphy resembles its creator," the exhibited pieces reflect the members' relentless perseverance and dedication.

Namsong Jang Jaesik (Photo by Moseokbong)

The members of Pyeongsa are Seokjin Jo Sanguk, Hyangwon Kim Buja, Bulyeon Kwon Sunwon, Geumcheon Shin Minseon, Cheonggok Kim Seontae, Cheongam Lee Jonghyung, Namsong Jang Jaesik, Hannae Yeo Yungu, Cheongoh Yang Changyeop, Dowon Namgung Insun, Hyegang Pyeon Youngshin, Injeong Hwang Sunja, Andang Kim Jeongseon, Undang Jin Jeonghee, Somyeong Lee Jeongmin, and Ilyeo An Gyujeon, totaling 16 members.

Jonghyung Lee of Cheongam (Photo by Seokbong Mo)

In the late Joseon Dynasty, Chusa Kim Jeonghee emphasized the importance of "the fragrance of letters and the spirit of books," saying, "Only when you have ten thousand books within your heart can their abundance overflow into your paintings and calligraphy."

This highlights just how much anguish and effort each artist pours into creating a single piece.

Cheongam Jeong Gwonho (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

Jeong Gwonho stated, "Despite this year's unusual natural environment, we persevered with unwavering determination and, by mastering various calligraphic styles, have been able to hold the 23rd Pyeongsaseo Art Exhibition as a pillar of visual art."

He added, "I hope for guidance and encouragement so that we may become calligraphers who strive for even greater heights, despite any shortcomings in our works."

Dowon Namgung Insun (Photo by Mo Seokbong)

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