Hanji. Papierkunst aus Korea

In the organizer's words:

Hanji refers to handmade Korean paper, which is obtained in a complex process from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. It is particularly durable, but at the same time supple and easy to shape, translucent and breathable. Thanks to its positive properties, it can be used in a variety of ways: as a writing and painting surface, in architecture, for the manufacture of clothing, handicrafts or everyday objects. It has found its place as a medium in contemporary art as well as in the restoration of cultural assets.

The special exhibition Hanji. Paper Art from Korea gives an impression of the aesthetics and possible uses of Korean paper. Selected works by Dongsam Park and Heamija Kim are the focus of the presentation.

Dongsam Park, who studied Visual Communication at the Kunsthochschule Kassel, works in the context of contemporary art. A separate room on the 2nd floor of the building is dedicated to his monochrome-white work series Silhouette, in which he questions the nature of objects and actions.

Heamija Kim is the holder of Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 60(seagjijang) of North Jeolla Province and specializes in the processing of coloured papers. Using the strength of hanji , she cuts, layers and folds paper into functional boxes and chests. Her works, including richly decorated wedding chests, can be found on the 1st floor in the fresco hall of the Museum Fünf Kontinente. Dongsam Park and Heamija Kim have been represented at numerous exhibitions and have received several awards.

The exhibition Hanji. Paper Art from Korea was created in close cooperation with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, the Korea Traditional Culture Center and the city of Jeonju, a center of hanji production.