It is probably only in South Korea or Hong Kong that such an artistic-architectural creation could be conceived and materialized, encompassing 1000 recycled doors intended to change the aesthetics of a building facade in the Korean capital, Seoul.
South Korean artist Choi Jeong-Hwa brilliantly used 1000 recycled doors, gathered from everywhere he could, to transform the facade of a 10-story building in Seoul into an extremely beautiful visual piece, in a sparkling way.
Jeong-Hwa is a true master in using things found on the street, in gardens, at the dump and generally any abandoned or unused material from its original owners.
He manages to create provocative, unconventional spaces in a unique manner and in a style specific to Asian architects and designers. Anything small and mundane that he finds, he manages to position in an unprecedented, extraordinary way, and in the case of this building, he managed to give it a pixelated look that attracts glances from afar.
Choi Jeong-Hwa's vision is fueled by his desire to bring art to every passerby, who probably wouldn't be able to afford to visit a museum or go to an exhibition of art objects.
The 1000 recycled doors used in changing the facade of this 10-story building are visible from many points in the city, and from a distance, it can be mistaken for a large billboard that sparks curiosity.
This achievement is a statement about how art changes a person's perception of simple and mundane things, while also offering a different perspective on the daily grind and urban monotony.
“People think you can only find Korean art in museums and galleries,” said Jeong-Hwa, who wants to bring art closer to people through unconventional and highly creative means.
Source Photo: Inhabitat
