The solo exhibition of local artist Yoon Dae-ra, titled 'Yangsaengwon and Bikinisoda,' is currently being held successfully at Samsam Cultural and Arts Village in Wanju, North Jeolla Province. This exhibition, the third in the series of 'Local Artists Exhibition' planned by Samsam Cultural and Arts Village to nurture local cultural artists, will be open until July 8th at the 3rd exhibition hall.

Through this exhibition, artist Yoon Dae-ra conveys warm messages about life and existence centered around the characters 'Yangsaengwon' and 'Bikinisoda' that he has created. These two entities interact within the artist's artistic world, unfolding a metaphorical universe.

Bikinisoda is another persona of the artist, dressed in a suit, roaming the universe, creating rainbow waterfalls, and shooting flowers. It is a cheerful character that transcends gender, norms, and fixed roles, freely soaring beyond reality, also serving as a question towards reality.

On the other hand, Yangsaengwon is a cat that the artist actually lives with, the closest life and muse, another way to sense the world. Yangsaengwon floats in space, explores underwater, holds a bouquet of flowers, and smiles, quietly communicating with the audience.

Yoon explained that these two entities "illuminate each other, traverse boundaries, and create a diverse and flexible world together," stating that the entire exhibition is "a story of joy living with hidden potentials within us, love for oneself and others."

The exhibition is curated around installation art to resonate and be enjoyed by a diverse audience from children to adults. The artworks displayed are vibrant in color and imagination, awakening the small but precious joys of life for the viewers.

Yoon Dae-ra expressed his hope that "the audience will feel the warm love hidden within themselves and towards others," and stated, "I want to share the small joys of life through artworks that all generations can empathize and enjoy together."

Wanju County Mayor Yoo Hee-tae mentioned, "To develop Samsam Cultural and Arts Village into a premium tourist destination, we will continue to operate various exhibitions and experience programs in the future," adding, "We will ensure that both local residents and visitors can enjoy art and relaxation together."

Meanwhile, Samsam Cultural and Arts Village has selected six local artists this year to conduct two-month relay exhibitions, following Yoon Dae-ra's exhibition, exhibitions by artists Park Jin-young, Kim Sung-min, and Baek Geum-ja are scheduled to continue until the end of the year.

For more information about the exhibition, you can inquire at Samsam Cultural and Arts Village (☎063-290-3869).