Greeting the Wind (바람맞이 ) - Sokcho,Korea - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

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This bronze sculpture by artist Oh Sang-il represents the figures of four people who are standing resolutely in the face of a powerful wind as an expression of real life. The heads of the figures are small with the billowing clothes predominate. The sculpture is about six feet tall mounted on a single layer red brick platform.

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바람맞이
오상일

네사람의 형상을 조형화
시킨 사실 조각으로 힘찬
바람 소게서 꿋꿋하게 버티
고 있는 인물들을 생동감
있게 표현

Greeting the Wind
Oh Sang-il

The figures of four people
Represented in this sculpture,
Standing firm in a fierce wind,
Are a true expression of 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: Greeting the Wind Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Oh Sang-Il Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1991 Materials used: Bronze Location: Seorak Sunrise Park, Sokcho, Korea

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