"Rebirth of Discarded Objects"... Samcheok City to Host "Half's Imagination Museum Exhibition"

Choi Jeonghyeon Special Exhibition at Samcheok Culture and Arts Center
200 Works on Display from October 30 to November 22

Samcheok City in Gangwon Province will host the special exhibition "Half's Imagination Museum Exhibition" at the Samcheok Culture and Arts Center from October 30 to November 22, 2025.

'Half's Imagination Museum Exhibition' poster. Provided by Samcheok City

The invited artist, Choi Jeonghyeon (born in 1960), is a painter who graduated from the Department of Western Painting at Seoul National University, as well as an animation and editorial cartoonist, best known for "Half's Parenting Diary." Recently, Choi has been creating three-dimensional sculptures using household items and industrial waste, continuing creative work that crosses the boundaries between environment and art.

Choi has authored 14 books, including "Half's Junk Natural History Museum," and has held 44 solo exhibitions, with shows also held in countries such as Japan and New Zealand.

This exhibition will feature approximately 200 upcycled sculptures displayed across Exhibition Halls 1 to 3. Works with witty and satirical titles such as "Pet Parrot," "Saemangeum Crab Swarm," "Startled by a Pot Lid, Startled Again by a Turtle," and "Polar Bear Charred Black by Global Warming" are expected to pique the curiosity of visitors.

Additionally, every Saturday during the exhibition period (November 1, 8, 15, and 22) at 2:00 p.m., there will be "Artist Talks" with Choi Jeonghyeon, including demonstrations of works made from hanger materials, discussions about the artistic ideation process, and a "Wheelchair Drawing Experience" where participants can complete various forms of artwork using wheelchairs and recycled components.

Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.).

A city official stated, "This exhibition will be a special opportunity to reflect on the meaning of environment and art by showcasing how discarded everyday objects are reborn as art," adding, "We hope citizens will enjoy the event with their families and have the chance to foster imagination and creativity."

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