A Journey of Artists in Seogwipo from Lee Jung-Seop Street to Dumoak

The art journey in Seogwipo is different from itineraries that only showcase works in one building. Lee Jung-Seop Street connects the life of a painter who stayed in Seogwipo during the war with the alleys of the old downtown, while the Kidang Art Museum and Waljong Art Museum present the Jeju landscape through different artistic languages. At the Soam Memorial Hall, visitors can explore the process of how letters become sculptural art through the calligraphy and workspace of calligrapher Hyun Joong-Hwa.

The Jeju Chusa Hall in Daejeong showcases the studies and paintings of Kim Jeong-Hee completed during his exile, and the Kim Young-Kap Gallery Dumoak in Seongsan shares the perspective of a photographer who has long documented the oreums and winds. Since the old town of Seogwipo and the east and west areas are quite far apart, it’s advised to choose options by region rather than trying to cover everything in one day. Checking for exhibition changes and closure days in advance is key.

The six locations offer different perspectives on Seogwipo. Lee Jung-Seop reflects on his family and alleys from the time of evacuation, Hyun Joong-Hwa captures the energy of letters, Kim Jeong-Hee ponders the thoughts of exile, and Kim Young-Kap records the times of oreums and clouds in his works. When comparing the paintings at Kidang and Waljong, one can discover that even the same Jeju landscape can become entirely different images based on the artist's materials and living conditions.

The Lee Jung-Seop Art Museum may vary in its reopening availability, so only locations that are consistently accessible were included in this list. Other museums may also have closures on Mondays, exhibition changes, and temporary closures. Let’s respect copyright guidelines and avoid loud conversations in front of artworks. Grouping the three sites in the old town and planning separate dates for Chusa Hall and Dumoak will lessen travel burden.