-Reinterpreting traditional patterns with a modern perspective

"Old patterns carry the winds of life. From longevity and blessings, prosperity and wealth, to reaching a hundred years, the wishes of our ancestors from hundreds of years ago still hold relevance for us living in the present day."

The solo exhibition 'Saegim-Munui' by Heo Seok-hee, a designated holder of intangible cultural heritage in Jeollabuk-do, will be held from the 1st to the 6th at the Korea Traditional Culture Center on the 3rd floor of the exhibition hall.

In this exhibition, the artist reinterprets traditional patterns such as characters, bobae patterns, phoenixes, cranes, and gilsang patterns in a modern perspective, looking at traditional gilsang patterns like butterflies, lotus flowers, and peaches through a contemporary sensibility.

The artist stated, "The process of cutting, overlapping, and composing with a single knife is not merely about restoring the old, but a creative journey of engaging with the past and invoking a sense of the future through the lens of the present." He further conveyed, "Based on the material properties of hanji and the depth of time, I have harmonized the form, color, and the beauty of space, engraving the meaning of 'today' onto the traditional pattern of 'munui'."

Artist Heo Seok-hee won the grand prize at the 28th National Hanji Craft Competition.

This exhibition is the second planned exhibition as part of the open space promotion project by the Jeonju Cultural Foundation. The exhibition is free to attend, and for more information, inquiries can be made to the Jeonju Cultural Foundation Promotion Support Team at 063-281-1563.