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동강 뉴 아트밸리 프로젝트 2009
6th International Sculpture Symposium
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-Kim young-jai (Art Philosopher, PhD)
=Park Chan-kab (Museum Director)
== Governor, Chairman and Guests etc.
===Artists
The International Sculpture Symposium of the International Contemporary Museum is a celebratory event for the international artists who pride themselves on their skills and ideas. In addition, art association and poet groups have been set up this year.
-This year marks the 6th symposium, right?
=The 6th in 9 years.
-What is the motivation behind such ambitious events?
=The reason I do this and invite the artists is because I like to meet the artists at home and abroad, and I am rejuvenated by our interactions. Moreover, I feel happy when I think of the events, and I am content in my creative works.
-When do you create your works in between tiresome and time consuming events?
=Creating visual results is not only creation, but sharing works through meeting others is also creation.
-I saw the Geuknak (Sukhavati) Bridge and Yeonhwa (Lotus) Bridge at the Bodeoksa temple on the way to the museum. You planned, designed and of course participated in construction, didn't you?
=Right. Although the master plan is born in my brain, the architect, builders and designers gathered together for the work, and their assistance is significant in this job.
Part 1, Opening Ceremony
=Now, the 6th International Sculpture Symposium will begin in accordance with the Donggang-river New Art Valley Project. Please allow me to introduce two Russian artists, Mr. Yuri and Mrs. Valentina.
=Mr. Hori Yasusi of Hanoi University in Vietnam…….
=The County Governor, Chairman, members of the municipal assembly, and the cultural staff in charge all helped create a successful event. My wife and I like to express our appreciation. And it would bring me great pleasure to serve the delicacies to you which were provided by my wife for almost a week. Please take whatever you would like.
Congratulations by the Provincial Governor
==I ask you for you applause and encouragements, to our village Yeongwol, to upgrade to a cultural city of the world.
Chairman of the Municipal Assembly
==By keeping with this splendid symposium, the brand power of our village Yeongwol will be reinforced in terms of cultural creation.
Chancellor of Sungsil University
==Nowadays, dreams and imagination is crucial in the development of a country. Expressions of dreams and imagination will be the starting point for the blossoming of the culture and arts. In a sense, Yeongwol will recognize as a top cultural city in the world by awakening the potential of its cultural power.
International Contemporary Museum supports activities well matched to its name, such as sculpture symposium. Meanwhile the devotion of the Mr. Park, the director and his wife is impressive and worth noting.
Toast Suggestion
==Cheers to the Donggang river project and to the International Contemporary Symposium.
=Honey, come closer. Please take good shot at us.
Artists faced sweat and stone powder in the boiling summer weather while wrestling with the huge stones. The works will be exhibited in the museum and the public sculpture park.
Valentina experiments in a Russian Constructivist style with Korean granite.
-Why did you choose marble for your sculpture?
===I fell in love with the marble
-Does this abstract form come from nature or other figurative things?
===Our works come from our philosophy of life. So, our abstract forms stem from various individual sources.
-Do you have this kind of geometrical abstract tradition in Russia?
===We are interested in abstract art in Russia. As you know, during the Russian Revolution in 20th century; there was an active development in abstract art.
-Do you think your style can be changed through the means of a Korean tour and workshop?
===This work is influenced by its surroundings, the nature of Korea, Korean people and my impression about Korea.
===I think that history will remember the name of activist Mr. Park and he influenced contemporary art.
-Sure, sure. His name will remain as a part of Korean and Russian sculpture history.
===Of course, of course.
Yuri breathed a sweet fragrance of life into his sculpture of the Russian Constructivist tradition. People he meets and places he goes, all churned into the fragrance.
-This is a really big sculpture. Have you done a work of this size in your country?
===This is the first one of my life. At France, I carved a four meter long stone monument.
-It looks like a girl with long hair. What does the title Hidden Beauty mean?
===Every day I see wonderful images, and I try to express the beauty of this place in my sculpture.
-Why do you stick to figurative sculptures?
===In Russia, I studied academic and classical Russian art in university, but my abstract style developed after the traditional figurative style.
-I hope your Hidden Beauty will reflex Korean beauty, Thanks.
Hori Yasushi's theme is “organic sentiments penetrated into the geometric body.” Love thus becomes a strong impression.
-We've seen the sample at the exhibition hall; is this work going to be finished after the sample?
===Yes, I think so.
-So, it requires a lot of time.
===It is just beginning.
-How long will you need to finish your work?
===I want to finish it during the symposium period, but, time is too short. So, I'm not sure.
-What is your main idea?
===The themes are love, friendship and relationship
The second part of the International Sculpture Symposium consists of beautiful scenery of Yeongwol, and groups of sculptors and poets, who are associated with the sisterhood relationships.
=The International Sculpture Symposium in accordance with the Donggang Art Valley Project and the Association of Sisterhood Relationship with Gangnam Art Association will now commence.
=Please allow me to introduce Ms. Carol Turner from the United States. In her work, people seem to shout peace, singing a festive song in an apartment.
=Mr. Salam Hammad presents his world and universe through the half circle.
=Mr. Nikolai Yotob works under the theme of mythical creatures which look like a horse.
=Ms. Park deals with the theme of the relationship between nature and human beings.
Congratulations by the provincial governor
==I promise to make Yeongwol a center of charm and beauty to attracts artists and people of culture.
Chairman of Municipal Assembly
==Our Cultural and historical heritage along with the beautiful scenery and historic scenes of our village Yeongwol will touch people greatly.
The Sisterhood Relationship between International Sculpture Museum and Gangnam Arts Association
==In order to contribute to the cultural development of Yeongwol village through exhibitions and events, we have set up a sisterhood relationship…….
The Sisterhood Relationship between International Contemporary Sculpture Museum and Sisum the Poetry Island Literary Association
==To narrow the gap between urban and sub-urban life through poetic language, we hereby set up a sisterhood relationship.
The Sisterhood Relationship between International Contemporary Sculpture Museum and Donggang River Literary Association
Distribution of Certification of Participation
Compliment with an appreciation plaque
Recitation a poem
==... Clenching a handful of wind, beating breast with a sharpened rake, the poignant pain of flesh emits lotus flower, and the lotus flowers
Recitation a poem
==A lucid sound grown from the deep blue darkness, the bell howling delivers vacant minds a delight
Recitation a poem
==I must wipe it with the sparkling spring sun ray. I feel pain on my reddened and naked breast. I must hide it with white, red, yellow and blue…….
Interview with artists
Carol expresses her emotion of life, which will embody her desire. She chooses peace as a theme.
===This is genuine Korean granite.
-Is this granite your choice or did Mr. Park provide it for you?
===I'm going to carve granite for the first time. Why not carve 13 tons?
-What is your theme of your sculpture?
===The theme of the symposium was sculpture and poetry. So, I took that literally and I took famous poem by Maya Angelo-an American poet- maybe you know her. And I carved part of her amazing piece. The theme is people slowly hear the whisper in the winds, and peace grows. There are four people here, and this represents the building. People worldwide gather to establish peace.
-I see… to make peace. You'll have a hard time in this hot weather.
===It is very hot, but I understand it's even hotter back home
-Really?
===Strangely hot. It is 41 degrees. So, I am very lucky to be here.
To Salam Hammad, eyes and mind becomes his sketch book. Hands carve his impression and emotion. Thus, his identity becomes a delivery room.
-What is theme for this session?
===My work is the half circle. I want to tell that everyday life is very small. My form in sculpture is geometric. I want to make the sculpture geometric, but at the same time, I am sick and tired of geometric. As a result, although I usually make a geometric forms, but I hoped it would be softer and something round and organic…….
-What does the circle stands for?
===It is a head.
-Your head?
===Anybody’s head. Doesn’t it look like a reclining pose?
-Ha-ha, That is interesting. I think that this is not finished. Can I see the sample, please?
===No. I'm sorry. This is my idea. Whenever I go to the workshop, I feel your thinking. It is very important. Of course I can bring the model and sample, but the more important thing is that I touch the people, culture and life here. Also I look into the people, their life and food, and then I try to make a small design for that day.
-So you decide on your sample on the spot.
===I like the feeling of here and now.
-Maybe my impression will be inserted in your sculpture.
===Yes, yes…….
-Thank you I hope so.
Nikolai Yotob recreates a mythical horse in his work. He draws the horse out of an antique book and tries to communicate by the name of the archetype.
-What is the title?
===The title is idol. It is a very old Bulgarian symbol of 2nd century. At that time Bulgaria was Christian country. We worshipped this holy animal as our holy symbol.
-What does it look like?
===A horse. This is harmony between animal and human nature, and it is immortal.
-Is it your sketch for this sculpture?
===Yes. it is. I transfer this marble sample to Korean granite. I prefer to work from marble. I don't have any experience with granite, but I know that it is really tough.
===This is a shaman's symbol. I took this symbol from old book written, before Christianity.
In Ms. Park Woo-mi's work, a scent of man and civilization permeates; however, the artificial becomes nature, interwoven with the aesthetics of time.
-Your works show a circle in a rectangle. What do they mean?
===My works always go with nature. However, all the shapes stem from geometric diagrams, such as triangles, rectangles and circles. This is one of them.
-So, this work has a circle in the middle, next to a rectangular…….
===No, it seems to be rectangular because it is the first step of circular form in stone carving.
-A circle will be carved into the center. Will it be erected or set up flat like this?
===It will be dug out more. Another piece will be carved through the bottom, and the top will be covered with glass.
-Then water will be pooled…
===Glass will cover here too.
-So your work will be horizontally flat…….
===This piece will be dug out like this. Closer observation will tell you that three pieces will form an M shape, but it can be read as W if you look at it upside down. In this case, M stands for Man and W stands for Woman. Through this hole, coarse grass will be grown. So, I intend to connect my work to the nature.
-Basically this work is confined to outdoor display.
A Director and Sculptor Park Chan-kab
-What do you think of the artists this year?
===This year's symposium is divided into two sections; however, all of the artists are new to me. I believe the newcomers can be integrated. The newcomers face communication problems, but they soon find suitable food and culture. I find newness in them, and I will design a new life and plan new work.
-So, personal correspondence is also a work as well as your creations.
===Yes, it is an essential process to be a man and to be an artist.
-I have visited here several times and always find new and excellent works. I expect many works to be settled here this year.
===You are right.
-I want to listen to you, but it seems to be raining.
===Does that mean our talk stop?
-Sadly, the rain has postponed our sincere talk.
===Next time, a new topic will be drawn with a new feeling and a new atmosphere.
Sculptors carve their poetic themes on stone in the symposium. Their work matches the original meaning of the symposium which hosts debates with the participants, networking opportunities and social activities.
The International Contemporary Sculpture Museum looks like a successful web site. Observation of the artists in their workshop is open to the public.
The Yeongwol county office and downtown roadsides as well as a daily updated webpage are filled with the sculpture. In the center of the activity stands the International Contemporary Museum, like a home page of a web site.