Exhibit offers immersive digital Korean art
MANILA, Philippines — If you’re a fan of K-dramas set in the Joseon Era, such as “Red Sleeve,” “King’s Affection” or “Mr. Queen,” a new exhibit at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig offers the closest feel of that period without going to South Korea.
“Endless Landscape: Digitally Reimagined Korean Art” officially launched the series of events to celebrate 75 years of friendship between South Korea and the Philippines.
Produced by the National Museum of Korea with Chuncheon National Museum, the exhibit features an expansive panorama, leading visitors on a “journey” through the life, ambiance and scenery during the 500-year Joseon Dynasty. It’s like stepping into the past through four digital videos that turn traditional Korean paintings into immersive experiences.
South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said at the opening ceremony, “What makes this show outstanding is its unique blend of traditional Korean art from the Joseon Dynasty and advanced digital technology. The four videos you will watch offer a rare opportunity to experience the richness of Korean culture, aiming to ignite interest and appreciation among our Filipino friends.”
The first video is “Endless Mountains and Rivers” based on the 8.5-meter-long masterpiece by the royal court painter Yi Inmun about the “utopia that people in the late Joseon period sought to realize.” It presents idyllic, slice-of-life scenes of people navigating rivers, mountains and cliffs, using boats, carts, donkeys, pulleys, among others.
“Royal Processions with the People,” on the other hand, is inspired by the Uigwe, the official records of the protocols and ceremonies of the Joseon Royal Court. The video brings to life the majestic processions to the Hwaseong Fortress of King Jeongjo, the 22nd King of the Joseon Dynasty, and his entourage. K-drama fans are most likely familiar with this historical figure being the subject of the hit series “Red Sleeve.”
“Pillars of Divinity, Chongseok Rocks” centers on the famous coastal attraction in Gangwondo province. The video animates calligrapher Kim Gyujin’s commissioned painting for Emperor Sunjong of the Korean Empire. It recreates the experience of
