KCC JUMPSTARTS PHIL-KOR COLLABORATION WITH MURAL

After Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS)’s Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) opened its doors to the public last March 25, it also unveiled its resolution to promote the cultural exchange between Korea and the Philippines. In line with its goals for 2022, KCC in partnership with Metropolitan Museum created a project which showcases the culture collaboration of Korea and the Philippines through the creative mind of mural artist Jappy Agoncillo.

For KCC, the mural is a collaboration and friendship between Korea and the Philippines, incorporating representative and national symbols from both countries. Since the center’s building is a harmonization of traditional and modern Korean elements, the mural also harmonizes traditional concepts with contemporary art. It also serves as an aesthetic feature for guests where they can take their pictures.

 Jappy Agoncillo wanted to incorporate the similarities and friendship of Filipinos and Koreans, and as thus, included national symbols from both countries. “For the color palette, I really want to look at the Korean traditional elements and colors, especially the palace colors. I really those strong colors represent in the mural.” He added.

The mural stands as a symbol of KCC’s goals for the years to come, a reminder that it now serves as the bridge between the cultural exchange and collaboration between Korea and the Philippines.