Goheung County Successfully Concludes "10th Anniversary Remastered Exhibition in Memory of Painter Chun Kyungja"

Exhibition Held from October 1 to December 7
Attracted Over 6,000 Visitors

Goheung County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Gong Youngmin) announced that the 10th Anniversary Remastered Exhibition in Memory of Painter Chun Kyungja, which attracted a total of over 6,000 visitors, successfully concluded on December 7.

This exhibition, held in Chun Kyungja’s hometown of Goheung to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her passing, was the only solo remastered exhibition of its kind in the country. It took place at the Goheung Art Center from October 1 to December 7.

The 10th Anniversary Remastered Exhibition in Memory of Artist Chun Kyungja, which attracted a total of over 6,000 visitors, successfully concluded on the 7th. Provided by Goheung County

The county, with the cooperation of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Museum of Art, selected and displayed 63 works-including colored paintings and drawings-out of the 93 pieces donated by Chun Kyungja.

In addition, the exhibition featured around 40 personal items provided by the artist’s family, as well as media art works by artist Lee Lee-nam, bringing the total to over 100 pieces on display in one place. Through these works, visitors were able to rediscover Chun Kyungja’s artistic world as if on a fantastic journey, gaining new perspectives and appreciation.

The exhibition received high praise for allowing Chun Kyungja’s art to shine anew with a modern sensibility, offering visitors a fresh and profound experience. In particular, on the final weekend of December 6 and 7, hundreds of visitors attended, demonstrating the growing interest in Chun Kyungja.

More than just a memorial event, the exhibition in Goheung was recognized as a meaningful occasion where the local community came together to honor Chun Kyungja’s artistic legacy and pass on her spirit to future generations.

Visitors shared their impressions, saying, “It was very meaningful to be able to closely appreciate Chun Kyungja’s works in Goheung, the artist’s hometown.”

An official from the county’s Culture and Sports Division stated, “We are delighted that the exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of Chun Kyungja’s passing concluded successfully. We sincerely thank everyone who visited and shared in the inspiration, as well as the family members who donated personal items, making this exhibition a great success. We will continue to promote projects so that Chun Kyungja’s artistic legacy will be remembered and cherished as a cultural asset of Korea.”

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