2008.12.15
If you consider that art is all about creating new things, farming is possibly one of the most artistic activities in the world.
Gallery Ssamzie in Insa-dong brings the artistic side of farming to the fore with its "Ssamzie Farmer Exhibition." Under the theme "Farming is Art," it displays farm-themed paintings, handbags, and T-shirts in a market-like space.
Gallery Ssamzie decided to continue the exhibition in its gallery to give more visitors a chance to see it, after it received a positive response at the Seoul Design Olympiad this year.
"We eat food and wear clothes every day. It is time that eco-friendly products were spotlighted, for our own good," said Lee Do-young, curator of the exhibition.
Artist Lee Jong-ku's works depict the precious relationship between people and nature. In "The earth-spring," Lee shows his respect towards soil - the source of our food and ultimately, our lives.
The bags made of recycled banners and used tires designed by Ssamzie are unique in design and color. There are also T-shirts with organic vegetables drawn on them. All exhibits are available to buy, except for those which are one-off productions.
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"Visitors seem to prefer the ones that are not for sale because they are so special," Lee said. "But in any case, this exhibition will remind visitors of how eco-friendly and artistic farming can be."
The exhibition runs through Dec. 21 at Ssamzie Gallery in central Seoul. For more information, contact (02) 736-0900 or visit www.ssamziegil.com
By Park Min-young
(claire@heraldm.com)
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