The Seohakdong Art Museum in Jeonju will open the solo exhibition "Forest of Coincidence - Childhood" by artist Lee Il-soon from December 22 to December 31. The exhibition consists of works in which the artist expresses thoughts, emotions, and episodes that remain in his memories from childhood through paintings. It conveys a message that dreams and memories that linger in the mind can be a sustaining force in life, even amidst busy daily routines.

The central focus of this exhibition, the series "Forest of Coincidence," began with the artist's healing walks. During these walks, the artist reproduced thoughts that arose from encountering objects and situations as images in a "virtual forest," capturing the healing energy derived from walking and drawing on the canvas. "Forest of Coincidence - Childhood" further adds meaning by exploring the artist's childhood curiosity and memories, reflecting on the starting point as an artist and the direction ahead.

In the process of revisiting the past, the artist directly visited the neighborhood where he spent his childhood, retrieved collected items, and searched for materials to symbolically represent meaningful places, objects, and events. This work explores how childhood experiences influence current creative endeavors. Lee Il-soon stated, "Everyone harbors dreams from childhood and grows while adapting to reality. Even in busy and challenging daily life, dreams and memories that linger in the mind often provide solace."

During the exhibition period, there will be interactive events for visitors. On December 27 (Saturday), a "Conversation with the Artist" will be held, allowing visitors to freely discuss romanticism and memories from childhood with the artist. Additionally, a coloring experience using the artist's work images will be available as a regular program during the exhibition, enabling visitors to share their emotions and messages through drawings.

The exhibition will take place at the Seohakdong Art Museum, located at 16-17 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The viewing hours are from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The museum is closed every Monday.