INCHEON – Dodn Art House, located in Incheon's Open Port Street, is hosting a solo exhibition titled "Lazy Afternoon" by sculptor Oh Byung-jin. The exhibition, which opened on February 11th, will run until February 20th.

Oh Byung-jin is known for his sculptures that explore his personal connection to the sea. Born in Busan, Oh Byung-jin spent his childhood by the sea, and his works reflect his longing for this time. He uses clay to create sculptures that evoke the warmth and comfort of the sea, as well as the awe and reverence he feels for it.

"The sea is my hometown, a warm mother's bosom, and an object of awe that allows life to be conceived," Oh Byung-jin said. "The sea, which is permeated with childhood memories and sorrows, was the reason why I eventually brought the shapes of women and shellfish into my work."

Oh Byung-jin's sculptures are made using a technique called "sojo," which involves attaching clay to create the desired form. This technique allows the artist's handprints to be visible in the final work, giving it a personal touch.

"Oh Byung-jin's work, like life, has the artist's story lightly attached and accumulated," said Lee Chang-gu, director of Dodn Art House. "Each and every work that the artist creates contains the emotions of longing and awe for life."

Lee Chang-gu also commented, "Beyond simple forms, he embraces the sea that embraces human inner space and relationships, and quietly listens to create stories of life."

Oh Byung-jin graduated from the Department of Sculpture at Chung-Ang University and is the vice president of the Yeonsu-gu Art Association and the head of the Daniel Art Center and Daniel Sculpture Research Institute.

The "Lazy Afternoon" exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary Korean sculpture. Oh Byung-jin's works are both beautiful and thought-provoking, and they offer a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and the sea.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]