Exhibition Dates: 10 April - 29 May 2010
The Korean Cultural Centre UK in association with the Mok-A Buddhist Museum
proudly announces the upcoming exhibition ‘Buddha Speaks with a New Voice: Who
am I?’ at the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
This colourful exploration of traditional and contemporary Buddhist art features a
selection of the Mok-A Buddhist Museum’s finest examples of traditional Buddhist Art
along with contemporary examples by Important Intangible Cultural Asset No.108,
Wood Sculptor Park Chan-soo.
Park Chan-soo has given his life and career to the preservation and creation of
Buddhist sculpture. As a sculptor and teacher, Park Chan-soo leads classes to
students from across the world, to ensure that his skills will be passed on to the next
generation. Through his life’s work, Park Chan-soo has sought the true meaning
behind Buddha’s teachings. The results of this personal journey of reflection and
contemplation can be seen in Park’s contemporary pieces where humility and a love
for your fellow man shine through. Park’s life has therefore not just been about the
continuation of his special skills, but also about attaining enlightenment: an
enlightenment that is achieved by understanding oneself and spreading
the teachings of Buddha. The title of the exhibition ‘Buddha Speaks with a New
Voice: Who am I?’ reflects this enlightenment and the journey Park Chan-soo has
taken to achieve it.
The Mok-A Buddhist Museum in Gyeonggi-do first opened in 1989 and in the two
decades since has become Korea’s leading private museum of Buddhist art.
Buddhist art and sculptures, many created by Park Chan-soo adorn the museum and
its exquisite gardens. Set over four floors, with classrooms and a theatre, the Mok-A
Buddhist Museum has artifacts dating back to the 12th Century.
To compliment ‘Buddha Speaks with a New Voice: Who am I?’ in April and May we
have organised an extensive range of supplementary events, including a lecture with
leading academics, a talk on temple stays, a children’s craft workshop and a film
season inspired by the exhibition.
Please see below for further information on our forthcoming Events.
All events at the Korean Cultural Centre are free to enter but reserving a place is
strongly advised.
Accompanying events:
1. Meeting the Artist!
- A Gallery Tour and Artist talk with Park Chan-soo, Important Intangible Cultural
Heritage No. 108
Sat 10 April, 14.30 – 16.00
2. Korean Buddhism Experience: ‘Temple Stays and Temple Food’
- Wed 14 April 12.00 – 14.00.
(Invitation Event for Journalists of Food and Tourism)
3. Korean Tea Ceremony
- Discover the etiquette of the Korean Tea Ceremony, and how this traditional ritual
offers a relaxing alternative to the momentum of modern life.
Fri 16 April 14.00 – 16.00
4. Gallery Craft Workshop with the Korean Language Class of the Coventry School
- Students will participate in a craft workshop and gallery tour
Sat 17 April 11.00 – 12.30
(By Invitation Only)
5. Weekly Introduction to Buddhism
- Presentation on Korean Buddhism every Saturday 11.30 – 16.30
6. Gallery Craft Workshop for children
- Workshops run throughout April and May
Further Details see: www.kccuk.org.uk
7. Lecture ‘Tradition and Innovation of Korean Buddhist Sculpture’
- A lecture on Buddhist Sculpture with Professor Young-sook Park of SOAS
Wed 19 May 18.30 – 20.30
8. A Korean Film Season inspired by Buddhism
- Aje Aje Bara Aje, (Dir. Im Kwon-teak)
Thurs 8 April 19.00-21.00
- The Avatamska Sutra. (Dir. Jang Sun-woo)
Thurs 22 April 19.00-21.00
To reserve your place on the above events please R.S.V.P to info@kccuk.org.uk,
clearly stating your name, telephone number and which event you would like to
attend.
Notes to editors
1. For the opening and events please RSVP to info@kccuk.org.uk or phone 020 7004
2600.
2. Exhibition Hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Mok-A Buddhist
Museum
Supported by the Korean Tourism Organisation, Cultural Heritage Administration of
Korea
http://www.heritage.go.kr/eng/mus/prv_03.jsp
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
3. The exhibition is directed by Park Chan-soo, and co-curated by Stephanie
Seungmin Kim (Korean Cultural Centre UK), Park Woo-taek (Mok-A Buddhist
Museum) and Park Woo-myung (Mok-A Buddhist Museum)
4. For queries relating to the Korean Cultural Centre UK and its exhibitions, or to
request images please contact:
Stephanie Seungmin Kim (Exhibition Manager)
Korean Cultural Centre UK
1-3 Strand, London, WC2N 5BW
Tel: 020 7004 2600
Email: seungmin.kim@kccuk.org.uk ,
Web: www.kccuk.org.uk
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat. 11am-5pm
Closed Sunday
Entry to the Korean Cultural Centre is free.
The Korean Cultural Centre UK is fully accessible.
Nearest tube: Charing Cross/Embankment