RED PAVILIONS

KOREA, Museum of modern art

The Pavilion refers to a temporary structure built by an artist. The primary material of the Red Pavilion, scaffolding pipes (metal pipes), is commonly used in construction for creating temporary structures. For this reason, the artist named this space the Red Pavilion.One passes through this vast red cosmic space to reach Red Pavilion II.

You can explore the entire Red Pavilion across its three floors by walking along the red path that connects Red Pavilion I and Red Pavilion II.On the first floor, the theme of Regeneration and Circulation is expressed through the Tire Space and Silver Shoal of Fish installations. These works utilize discarded tires and leftover construction materials, reflecting the artist’s thoughts on sustainability and renewal.The second floor serves as a venue for year-round special exhibitions. Currently, it features Tak Myeong-ryeol’s Blue Deer artwork.On the third and top floor of the Red Pavilion, visitors can experience the Spider Web play area, a net-like structure where they can walk across the webbing, enjoy the scenery, and relax.

RED PAVILIONS

The intense red hues of Choi Ok-young's Red Pavilion are divided into Sections I and II.Two exhibition halls, connected by a long corridor that feels like walking on a red carpet, are structures made of "steel pipes (metal pipes, scaffolding pipes)."When staying in this space, one feels as if they are floating in the cosmos.

RED BAMBOO

KOREA, Museum of modern art

“This is not a work that only a select few can own and enjoy. I want many people to walk this path and feel the energy within art.”
— Choi Ok-young —Choi Ok-young’s wish for contemporary art to remain accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience is embodied in the Red Bamboo space, radiating intense and vibrant energy.


At the entrance of Jeurmune Dal Y Park, this Red Bamboo installation is an environmental art piece by Choi Ok-young, created using steel pipes (metal pipes).Inspired by Ojuk (black bamboo) from Gangneung, Choi connected this idea to Jucheon, Yeongwol, by crafting Red Bamboo as both an installation and sculptural artwork.The first space that greets visitors is designed with towering red bamboo structures. The artist deliberately chose red—contrasting with Yeongwol’s lush green surroundings—to symbolize the park’s transformation into a regenerative space, brimming with cosmic energy.

PINE PANTHEON

KOREA, Museum of modern art

By endlessly striking wood and stone, seeking to understand them, and attempting to express something through them, the answer remains elusive.Recently, however, I have discovered something—the abundance of pine trees scattered across Gangwon Province.By weaving together pine firewood, I created Jupiter, a structure resembling an overturned basket that holds the light and energy of a crater of life.Just as all living beings are endlessly nurtured and protected by their mothers, within this dome infused with the scent of pine, one can deeply feel the embrace of the earth.I have poured into this space the primal power of the womb, the love of a mother, and the vitality of the universe.— Choi Ok-young —

The Installation Process of Jupiter (木星)

A new structure was built onto the existing Sulsaem Museum, seamlessly connecting the museum’s indoor exhibition space while allowing visitors to appreciate Jupiter from the outdoor garden as well.The massive scale of Jupiter evokes a profound sense of weight and presence.Inside, however, the structure embraces sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that gives visitors the surreal sensation of stepping into a celestial body.Positioned at the very first gallery of the museum’s entrance, Jupiter serves as an introduction to the spatial design and regeneration story of Jeurmune Dal Y Park, guiding visitors toward the next exhibition.

BLACK DRAGON

2019  |  Black Dragon, Tire Installation Art, Youngwol Y Park Museum  |  tires  | 4m x 4m x 8m

Choi Ok-young’s Tire Recycling Installation Art

‍Opened in 2014, Sulsaem Museum was transformed into a contemporary art space, Jeurmune Dal Y Park, showcasing various recycled art installations.Choi Ok-young’s Tire Installation Art repurposes discarded tires into a large-scale installation. The artwork features tires suspended from the ceiling of the towering second floor of the Red Pavilion, creating a striking visual display.This piece embodies both eco-art and recycled art, highlighting sustainability through creative expression.

COSMIC GARDEN

2015  |  COSMIC GARDEN,  INSTALLATION ART   |  Youngwol Y Park museum, Youngwol, Korea  |  layered Wood panel  |  7.2m x 3m x 3m

Choi Ok-young Cosmic Garden Exhibition

How can I capture the infinite realm of the universe within my work?As a child, I would lie on the wooden porch, gazing at the night sky, weaving stories about the mysterious lights scattered across the darkness.In this exhibition, I have gathered leftover wood fragments from carpenters and woven them into circular forms, resembling the swirling trails of meteors as they fall. Through this, I attempt to create a passage to the cosmos—a gateway into the unknown.

WOOD SCULPTURE

2015, 2017  |  WOOD SCULPTURES  |  Youngwol Y Park Museum, Youngwol, Korea

Choi Ok-young Universe Exhibition

Choi Ok-young, an artist dedicated to exploring the origins of life and nature, presents sculptural works in this Universe exhibition that reflect his perception of natural forms, particularly circular shapes.The circular bed sculptures symbolize the life force of a mother’s womb, embodying the comfort and security that humans instinctively associate with the shape of a circle.As an artist from Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Choi has long contemplated the materiality of pine trees. He now exhibits sculptures created from wood collected from a now-defunct shipbuilding company, featuring symbolic representations of dragons and humans.True to the theme of Jeurmune Dal Museum as a regenerative space, Choi breathes new life into discarded materials, transforming them into powerful art.

TORNADO

2019  |  Land art project  |  TORNADO  |  Youngwol Y Park Museum  |  recycled steel  |   2m x 2m x 12m

The Path of the Wind is a striking, intense red path, as if a red carpet has been laid out.This pathway connects through steel pipes (metal pipes), offering views of the beautiful mountains and nature of Yeongwol, while allowing visitors to experience the wind and air as they walk along this healing road.Surrounded like a folding screen, the breathtaking mountains of Yeongwol and the breeze enhance the experience, as the vibrant red of the path contrasts with the lush green of nature. This dynamic interplay brings the natural surroundings to life.The Path of the Wind is a place where you can fully embrace the essence of nature, with wind, mountains, and art all around you, making it a deeply immersive experience at Jeurmune Dal Y Park.

WIND WAY

2019  |  Land art project  |  Youngwol Y Park Museum

The Path of the Wind is a striking, intense red path, as if a red carpet has been laid out.This pathway connects through steel pipes (metal pipes), offering views of the beautiful mountains and nature of Yeongwol, while allowing visitors to experience the wind and air as they walk along this healing road.Surrounded like a folding screen, the breathtaking mountains of Yeongwol and the breeze enhance the experience, as the vibrant red of the path contrasts with the lush green of nature. This dynamic interplay brings the natural surroundings to life.The Path of the Wind is a place where you can fully embrace the essence of nature, with wind, mountains, and art all around you, making it a deeply immersive experience at Jeurmune Dal Y Park.