Iksan City Signs Agreement for Pottery Exhibition with Jamie Park and Kim Byungman

Held at City Hall from December 20 to 25
Over 2,000 Pottery Pieces on Display

On December 4, Iksan City in North Jeolla Province signed an agreement in the small conference room of the city hall with intangible cultural heritage pottery master Jamie Park and broadcaster Kim Byungman to hold a pottery exhibition.

Iksan City signed an agreement on the 4th in the small conference room of the city hall with intangible cultural heritage ceramic master Jamie Park and broadcaster Byungman Kim to hold a ceramic exhibition. Photo by Iksan City

According to the city, this agreement was promoted to introduce traditional art more closely to citizens through the pottery exhibition and to use the proceeds from the sale of artworks to support underprivileged groups.

The exhibition will be held on the first floor of the city hall from December 20 to 25, featuring more than 2,000 pottery pieces crafted from Jeju Island clay, which embodies the spirit of Baekrokdam in Jeju.

Jamie Park and Kim Byungman will present works that highlight the deep colors and textures unique to Jeju clay, showcasing the splendid yet serene beauty of Tamna. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from sales during the exhibition will be donated to support the local underprivileged, further emphasizing the meaning of love for neighbors and sharing.

The city expects that this exhibition will not only expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy culture and the arts, but also serve as a catalyst for spreading a culture of warm sharing.

Master Jamie Park stated, "While preserving traditional techniques, I have also studied new colors and forms in line with the trends of the times. I hope this exhibition will allow us to share the warmth and unique beauty of pottery with citizens."

Kim Byungman said, "It is meaningful to be able to present works created together with my mentor to the citizens of Iksan. I hope that visitors to the exhibition will experience both the Korean beauty created by earth and fire, and the warmth of heart."

Mayor Jung Heonyul remarked, "It is significant that works by artists representing Korea can be experienced in Iksan. I hope this will be a special time for citizens to feel the depth and inspiration of traditional art through the artists' passionate works."

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