“Moving Korea 2017” Showcases Latest Interactive Media Art That You Can’t Believe Your Eyes

Flex your thinking cap and immerse yourself in Moving Korea‘s one-of-a-kind interactive exhibit.

In partnership with Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines, Moving Korea showcases art pieces by nine talented Korean artists; Kwon Kisoo, Kim Dongho, Na Hyoungmin, Vakki, Everyware, Wang Ziwon, Lee Leenam, Hybe and Han Jinsu.

Traditional media meets modern media, the exhibit is the perfect avenue to know up close and personal the featured artists, and allows the audience to participate and experience “first hand art that comes to life”.

As a warm welcome to the public, Korean Cultural Center In The Philippines Director Lee Jincheol briefly emphasized on the importance of the continuous exchange of ideas and knowledge by both The Philippines and South Korea.

In addition to the Hallyu wave that continuously sweeps the nation, the audience will get to see another perspective of the Korean culture reflected by the unique art pieces displayed through this exhibit.

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The KCC Musical Team delighted the audience with show-stopping performances to rev up the vibe of the event.

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Guest artist Na Hyoungmin graced the event personally, and took the center stage as he answered questions during the Artist Talk.

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Photo from KCC – His art works (back) are ‘The Moon’ and ‘The Ring Around the Moon’

He adapted the Lenticular method to approach art in a different manner as opposed to the use of a paint brush or a pencil. The said method allows a specific image to change or move when one views it from various angles.

His ideas come to life as a few of his art pieces were inspired by the scenic landscapes of his home country. They are emphasized on a series of Jwibul Nori inspired pieces ‘The Moon’ and ‘The Ring Around The Moon’. These incorporate a Korean custom that takes place during the first moon on the Lunar calendar, setting fire to the edges of the farm fields to minimize insect damage for the growth of healthy crops. Symbolically, the art work conveys either an episode of rebirth or a new hope.

When asked which art works is his favorite, ‘Stairway To Heaven’ stands out among the rest. The said art work, done in clay and color on paper, is on display at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art located in Seoul.

Kwon Kisoo’s ‘Small Boat’, ‘Trialogue In The Reflected Red Forest With Flame Flowers’, and ‘A Red Boat On A Serene Lake II – Blue’, both acrylic on canvas , show a signature character ever present on his art works named Dongguri.

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Kim Dong-ho’s ‘Lightning Bug’ activates according to the movements of an individual.

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Vakki’s ‘We Face Each Other Everyday’ draws inspiration from Optical art with psychedelic and mind-bending patterns. A vision sensor camera detects the individual’s face and movements, thus patterns are created onscreen while the audience is at play.

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Everyware’s ‘Toyrider’ will definitely bring out the kid in you as this toy village is made out of Legos.

Three of Wang Ziwon’s creations are on display namely ‘Mechanical’, ‘The Birth Of Sun’ and ‘Mechanical Avalokitesvara ver. SUN’. They are moving mechanical sculptures of urethane, metallic material, machinery, electronic device (CPU Board, motor) as the medium.

Lee Leenam’s ‘Drawing Of Colors For In Wang Mountain’ and ‘A Song Of Nature’ showcase his digital moving artworks on a LED TV Screen.

Photo from KCC – ‘A Song Of Nature’

Photo from KCC – ‘Drawing Of Colors For In Wang Mountain’

Hybe’s ‘Light Tree’ is programmed to lighting and color changes when an individual is in contact with the light columns.

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Han Jinsu’s ‘Flying’ resembles that of a butterfly, which incorporates the creative use of car doors.

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Moving Korea exhibit will run from May 18 to July 14, 2017 at the Korean Cultural Center, 2F Mancor, Corporate Center 32nd, St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634, Philippines.