The Sea and the Lovers (바다와연인들) - Sokcho, Korea - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

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This multi-element bronze sculpture by artist Shin Dong-Jin depicts a man and a woman diving through some sea plants into the underwater world of the ocean. The woman's arm is outstretched toward a small fish. And ahead of them is a large image of half a cello (or bass), standing upright.

The sculpture is itself is about 2.5 meters tall with a round base, mounted on a rectangular stone pedastal about .5 meters high. The backdrop for viewing are landscaped pine trees facing toward the East Sea.

바다와연인들
1999 년
신동진

수초를 헤치며 자맥질을
즐기는 연인들의 모습을
수중생물의 조형과함게 구성


The Sea and the Lovers
1999
Shin Dong-Jin

The composition of this sculpture
Expresses the enjoyment of lovers
Diving through the sea plants
Reveling in the forms of underwater life.

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There are almost thirty sculptures in this park, most of them dating from 1991 when the 17th World Scouting Jamboree was held here. Visitors arriving from the south on Route 7 along Korea's scenic eastern coast are greeted with this charming park, also known locally as Haemaji Park. A walk along the shore path can be romantic, and traditional diving women may be seen offshore. And there is the mermaid lovers statue on the rocks with its tales of romance. Early risers will be treated to spectacular sunrises.

Or, one can stroll through "Lover's Lane" among more than two dozen sculptures from the abstract to the powerful statements of the yearning for reunification of this divided nation. In the center of the park is an amphitheater for outdoor performances, including weekend performances during July and August.

Sokcho regards itself as the gateway to the legendary mountains of Seoraksan National Park, especially striking in the autumn with views from its peaks across to the north.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Sea and the Lovers Figure Type: Combination of two figure types Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Shin Dong-Jin Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1999 Materials used: Bronze Location: Seorak Sunrise Park, Sokcho, Korea

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