Greetings of Director General

For a new leap forward of the 3rd Changwon Sculpture Biennale

Welcome to the 2016 Changwon Sculpture Biennale.
I’m Yoon Jin-seop, Director General of the 2016 Changwon Sculpture Biennale.
The 3rd Changwon Sculpture Biennale will be held this year. Thanks to dedicated efforts of all staff members so far, the biennale has established itself as a renowned sculpture art exhibition. While it is surely an honor for me to assume the role of Director General at the 3rd biennale, I also feel a great sense of responsibility. Utmost efforts are being exerted to present the very essence of sculptures to the visitors. Although visitors need to wait and see until the result will come out, I promise that the best efforts will be made until the end.

This year’s theme is <Eok-Jo-Chang-Saeng (億造創生)>. The original phrase ‘Eok-Jo-Chang-Saeng (億兆蒼生)’ means numerous people. Two letters in the phrase were replaced to add a special meaning that “numerous objects generated and created with life”. By adding visitors’ imagination to the creativity of artists, the art will be interpreted and given with new meanings by the audience, rather than an unilateral appreciation of the art. It would be the art from the perspective of the audience.

The audience is no longer an unwelcome guest. The audience interpret and communicate after appreciating artworks. We’re living in an era of digital revolution, which is represented by Facebook and Twitter. In this age of social media, artworks are created, appreciated, communicated and distributed via mobile phone. In the upcoming 2016 Changwon Sculpture Biennale, all the audience carrying a mobile phone will be a honorary ambassador to promote the exhibition. Today, the host of an art event is the audience. In that regard, your active participation and support will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

2016. 4. 20

Artistic Director, Yoon Jin Sup