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Artist Jeong Chang-hoon wins 3rd Kim Bok-jin Art Award

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Artist Jeong Chang-hoon has been selected as the recipient of the 3rd Kim Bok-jin Art Award.
  • The award recognizes Jeong's consistent creative activities and his unique sculptural language, evaluated on artistry, originality, and achievements.
  • The award ceremony will be held on August 14, followed by a solo exhibition of the awardee's work next year at the Cheongju Museum of Art.

Artist Jeong Chang-hoon has been named the winner of the 3rd Kim Bok-jin Art Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the art world. The Cheongju Museum of Art announced the selection on July 17, citing Jeong's sustained creative endeavors and his development of a distinct sculptural language.

The award committee evaluated Jeong's work based on its artistic merit, originality, and overall achievements. Jeong, born in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province in 1955, studied art education at Chungbuk National University and sculpture at Hongik University Graduate School. He also dedicated time to nurturing future artists as a teacher at Segwang High School and a professor at Chungbuk Health and Science University.

Notably, Jeong played a crucial role in re-examining the life and art of Kim Bok-jin, an artist from Cheongju. In 1988, he excavated Kim's tomb in Palbongsan and subsequently contributed to shedding light on Kim's legacy through research, academic presentations, and media contributions.

The Kim Bok-jin Art Award was established to honor the legacy of Kim Bok-jin, a pioneering figure in Korean modern art and a native of Cheongju. The award ceremony is scheduled for August 14 at the Cheongju City Hall. A solo exhibition featuring Jeong's work is planned for next year at the Cheongju Museum of Art.

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