Kim Hae WonIsland
Kim Hae Won
South Korea ()
/ THE WORK
Island, 2000
bronze
This sculpture is part of a series started by the South Korean artist Kim Hae Won in 1980: gradually the representation of the female figure becomes horizontal rather than vertical and, at the same time, more abstract thanks to the use of rounded bronze shapes. The reclining female figure, moreover, has represented a constant subject in Western art since the Renaissance, acting both as a mythical divinity and as a symbol of irrational nature.
Inverting, as if in a paradox, the geographical meaning of the island, described as a metaphor for a tranquil oasis, in this case Island clearly resonates with the experience of the Park itself.
Island was the first sculpture installed in the Park, in 2000.
Kim Hae Won
South Korea ()
BIOGRAPHY
Kim Hae Won attended the “College of Fine Arts”, Hongik University, Seoul, Korea and received a B.F.A. in sculpture in 1965. In 1967 she attended The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, USA and subsequently in 1977 the Graduate School of Fine Arts in Seoul, Korea, where she obtained a M.F.A. in sculpture.
She had numerous solo exhibitions and over 120 group exhibitions. Her sculptures can be seen in many private and public collections. She has been the director of the Shin Chun Jee Art Museum in Cheju Island and an executive director of C Art Museum in Yangdong, Korea.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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HOW TO REACH US
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By paved road from Siena, take the SP408 to Ponte a Bozzone. Turn left at the church and follow the signs for Pievasciata / Sculpture Park. We are about 15 km from Siena.
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THE WALK
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The walk round the Park is about 1,5 km and it is suitable for baby buggies and wheelchair users. Upon request we offer a tour of the Park in an electric buggy for those with mobility issues. Contact us for further information.
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OPENING HOURS AND TICKETS
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Open every day (including Sundays and holidays) from 10am to 6pm. Last entry one hour before closing.
Tickets: €10 adults | € 5 reduced – under 18 yrs | Free 0-4 yrs
Booking is not necessary. The Chianti Sculpture Park APP – available for free on Apple Store and Google Play Store – is an excellent audio guide!
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GROUPS
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Groups of more than 12 people are asked to book entry in advance, to facilitate organisation.
Guided tours are available in Italian and English upon reservation.
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A VISIT FOR EVERYONE
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The visit to the Park lasts an hour and a half on average and it is absolutely suitable for children! Our four-legged friends are welcome providing they are kept on a lead and any ‘deposits’ are removed! The park does not have a restaurant, but we will be happy to recommend some restaurants that can be reached by car in a few minutes. A picnic area is available.
CHIANTI SCULPTURE PARK
Strada provinciale 9, 48
53019 Pievasciata - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Si)
P.I. 01181460526 C.F. 92044080528
Phone: +39 0577 357151 E-mail: info@parcosculturechianti.it
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