"Anytime, Donghae": Four Years in Mukho, Discovering Renewal and Recovery by the Sea

Donghae City Hosts Exhibition at Gallery Baran,
Urban Regeneration Field Support Center in Balhan District

Donghae City in Gangwon Province is hosting the emotional photo exhibition "Anytime, Donghae" by artists Chae Ji-hyung and Cho Sung-jung at Gallery Baran, located within the Urban Regeneration Field Support Center in Balhan District, from December 5 to December 31. The exhibition, themed around the messages of renewal and recovery conveyed by the sea, aims to offer comfort and inspiration to both citizens and visitors.

'Anytime, Donghae.' Provided by Donghae City

The exhibition centers on "sunrise," a symbol of Donghae, and features the two artists' documentation of changes in nature and everyday moments in Mukho over the past four years. The photo exhibition presents "three ways to experience something new"-waves, pre-sunrise landscapes, and aerial views of Donghae-offering viewers a variety of perspectives.

The exhibition is structured around the theme of "three ways to experience something new." The first is the waves of Donghae, which reveal different textures at every moment; the second is the landscape before sunrise, waiting for the light; and the third is Donghae as seen from the sky, captured by drone. These scenes, captured through different perspectives and senses, invite viewers to see everyday life in a new light.

The second exhibition space introduces the four-year journey of "Janjanhage," a small bookstore in Mukho, in the form of an archive. The bookstore has established itself as a local cultural community and a place for communication, and through this exhibition, its records and stories are released to the public through photographs and text.

The final space features a participatory program called "Writing from the Heart." In this corner, anyone can freely leave messages of commitment for 2026, words of gratitude, or personal reflections. This allows visitors to go beyond simply viewing the exhibition and become a part of it, expressing their own sense of renewal.

Jung Hayeon, Director of Urban Maintenance at Donghae City, stated, "I hope this exhibition at Gallery Baran provides a time of rest and comfort for both citizens and visitors," adding, "We will continue to strengthen local cultural capabilities and promote a variety of exhibitions and cultural programs so that the achievements of urban regeneration can be felt in everyday life."

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